- Family of origin issues
- EMDR and CBT
- Military life experience
About Carrie
Carrie Ryberg is an IL LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois with 14 years of experience. She works with adults, adolescents, and couples facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, addiction, and life changes. Her practice also addresses parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, and family of origin issues when those early patterns affect current relationships.
Carrie previously lived as a military spouse and draws on that background when talking through military-related disruptions and deployment transitions. She often helps people dealing with divorce or separation, codependency, and the ripple effects of domestic violence. She also supports people managing mood disorders, bipolar concerns, and symptoms related to obsessive or compulsive behaviors.
In sessions she uses practical, goal-focused methods. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She uses EMDR for people processing disturbing memories and mindfulness practices to reduce stress and increase present-moment awareness. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy come into play when clients want clear steps and short-term goals.
Sessions are conversational and action-oriented. Carrie works to help clients notice patterns they inherited from their families and learn concrete ways to change them. She offers coaching-style guidance when clients want practical strategies for day-to-day problems.
People choosing her can expect straightforward exchanges about goals and progress. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to set up the first session.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It tends to be structured and helpful for anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns that stem from family of origin issues.EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a method used to help people process distressing memories. It involves guided attention techniques alongside talk-based work and can be useful for people who have specific upsetting events they want to address.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills to reduce reactivity and manage stress. It uses brief exercises and awareness practices that people can apply during daily life to ease overwhelm and improve focus.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, current problems, and preferences and together decide whether CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, or a mix makes sense. That collaborative conversation helps shape treatment pacing and focus.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules or allow shorter check-ins during a work break. Others use online meetings to avoid travel time or to continue care through life changes. Discuss format preferences with the therapist when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, addiction, and family of origin issues among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, using conversations that move toward concrete steps and changes people can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Carrie has 14 years of counseling experience working with adults, adolescents, and couples on a range of life stressors.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an IL LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure which formats are available.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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