Carie Brown , LSCSW

Carie Brown is a licensed clinical social worker who has provided behavioral health services to patients and families across the lifespan. She has experience in both inpatient mental health hospital settings and community mental health programs, working with adolescents, adults, and families to address a wide range of concerns.

Brown earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Fort Hays State University in 2000 and a Master of Social Work from Newman University in Wichita in 2003. She holds an LSCSW, which stands for Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, and is also licensed to provide drug and alcohol services. Throughout her career she has collaborated with community organizations to coordinate care and support for the people she serves.

Her clinical focus includes trauma and abuse, addiction, anxiety and depression, family and parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, and other mood and behavioral concerns. She specializes in working with adolescents and families, drawing on both hospital-based and community mental health experience to tailor treatment to each person and family system.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Carie Brown integrates several evidence-informed approaches to help people manage symptoms and improve relationships. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the individual is listened to and guided to find their own solutions - this approach can be helpful for clients facing life transitions, relationship challenges, and self-exploration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach often used to process traumatic memories and reduce the intensity of post-traumatic stress reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carie works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to adapt techniques over time so treatment fits the person and their circumstances. Licensed professionals guide this process and can combine elements from different models when appropriate.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and connect with a licensed therapist from a convenient location.