Carrie Gajowski, LMFT

Carrie Gajowski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with seven years of clinical experience. She specializes in helping people recover from narcissistic and emotional abuse and supports those navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Carrie works with clients who feel isolated, blamed, or uncertain about how to leave unhealthy relationships and helps them identify practical steps forward while rebuilding a sense of self and agency.

Carrie uses an individualized, client-centered approach that blends techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness practices to meet each person where they are. She emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship that allows clients to explore emotions, set boundaries, and practice new ways of relating. Her areas of focus include stress, self-esteem, communication difficulties, codependency, forgiveness, and issues related to sexuality and non-monogamous relationships.

Fluent in English, Carrie tailors care to the needs and goals of each client and supports people pursuing healthier relationships and clearer life purpose. As an LMFT - a licensed therapist trained in family and relational systems - she brings practical tools and empathetic guidance to help clients move toward the life they want.

Therapeutic approaches and virtual care

Carrie integrates a few well-established approaches to help clients clarify values, reduce distress, and improve relationships. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship so clients feel heard and can explore their needs and goals; it is especially helpful for people healing from relational wounds and low self-esteem.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, stress, and communication problems. CBT can be useful for managing symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while taking action toward a meaningful life. ACT is often applied when clients are working through life changes, values questions, or persistent avoidance patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Carrie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time based on what is most effective for the client.

Online therapy with Carrie is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while balancing work, family, and other commitments.