Carie Brown, LSCSW

Carie Brown is a licensed clinical social worker who has delivered behavioral health services to individuals and families across the lifespan. She began her career in social work in 2000 after earning a Bachelor of Social Work from Fort Hays State University, and completed a Master of Social Work at Newman University in Wichita in 2003. Over the years she has practiced in both mental health hospital settings and community mental health programs, building experience in a range of clinical environments.

Known for collaborating with community organizations, she emphasizes coordinated care and practical support for clients. She is licensed to provide Drug and Alcohol services and brings focused experience working with adolescents and families. Carie holds the credential LSCSW, which stands for Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, reflecting advanced clinical training in social work.

Her approach is grounded in providing quality care and partnering with clients to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family issues, mood disorders, addiction, and life transitions. She aims to offer compassionate, evidence-informed support for people navigating complex personal and family challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Carie Brown uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, respectful space where the client's goals guide the work - this approach helps people build insight, self-efficacy, and stronger relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is well suited to treating anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also integrates EMDR, a trauma-focused method that can assist people processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Carie works with clients to explore their needs, preferences, and goals and tailors techniques so the plan fits the person rather than asking the person to fit the plan.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling more flexible and allow therapy to fit into busy lives. These formats can improve access for people who live far from services or who need more convenient ways to attend sessions, while still enabling meaningful work with licensed professionals and therapists.