Carrie Vine , LCSW

Carrie Vine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice. She uses she/her pronouns and identifies as a cisgender woman. Her work centers on supporting people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, and a range of LGBTQ concerns, including those living with HIV. Carrie is particularly invested in harm reduction approaches to substance misuse and offers non-judgmental, practical guidance tailored to each person’s circumstances.

Carrie has developed a niche supporting older adults, with a focus on LGBTQ elders and people aging with HIV. She emphasizes small, manageable steps toward progress and grounds her work in evidence-based interventions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - often called CBT - is her primary modality because of its clear, skills-oriented focus. She has also incorporated elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - into her practice to help clients explore values and build psychological flexibility.

Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Music, a Bachelor of Social Work, and a Master of Social Work from Southern Illinois University. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Health and finishing a Gerontology degree. Carrie combines clinical training, lived experience with diverse populations, and a practical, collaborative style to support meaningful connection and fuller lives.

Evidence-Informed Methods and Online Care

Carrie Vine commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical skills - it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and trauma-related patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes values-based action and accepting difficult emotions while building psychological flexibility - it is useful for clients wanting to align daily life with what matters most.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Carrie works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and together they determine which techniques or combinations of techniques best fit the client’s needs. Licensed professionals and therapists often adapt methods over time as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect. These formats allow therapy to fit into different schedules and lifestyles, reduce travel time, and make regular contact with a therapist more accessible for people managing work, caregiving, or health-related constraints.