Carrie Vine, LCSW

Carrie Vine uses she/her pronouns and practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with eight years of professional experience. She centers her work on LGBTQ issues, people living with HIV, and substance misuse, applying a compassionate, non-judgmental approach that supports clients at their own pace. Her clinical focus includes harm reduction strategies and a specialty in supporting LGBTQ elders and individuals aging with HIV, alongside broader experience with elders and aging-related concerns.

Carrie primarily employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical, skills-oriented method that helps clients identify and change unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior. She has also incorporated elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as part of her toolkit, using mindfulness and values-based strategies to help clients build meaningful lives. Carrie emphasizes small, achievable steps toward progress and tailors interventions to each person’s needs.

She trained at Southern Illinois University, where she earned a Bachelor of Music, a Bachelor of Social Work, and a Master of Social Work. Carrie is currently completing a Master of Public Health and finishing a gerontology degree. Her LCSW credential stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a professional license that reflects advanced training in clinical social work. Carrie brings a patient, collaborative style to therapy and looks forward to supporting clients as they pursue stronger connections and fuller lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Carrie Vine

Carrie uses a blend of practical, evidence-informed methods suited to a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress - it is often helpful for mood difficulties, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy adds mindfulness and values-based work, helping clients accept difficult experiences while committing to actions that align with what matters most. Harm reduction is an approach used when addressing substance use; it emphasizes realistic, nonjudgmental strategies to reduce negative consequences and support healthier choices.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Carrie works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and needs, and she adjusts techniques over time so the work stays practical and meaningful. Together they identify small, manageable steps that lead toward sustainable change.

Online therapy with Carrie offers flexibility in how people engage - sessions can occur via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. This variety makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, supports access for those who live far from in-person services, and allows clients to choose the mode that feels most comfortable for them.