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LMFT

Carrie Bican, LMFT

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Carrie

Carrie Bican is a California-licensed LMFT who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, career transitions, mood concerns, and ADHD-related challenges.

Background and approach

She welcomes individuals seeking a compassionate, tailored approach rather than a one-size-fits-all program, drawing on nearly a decade of clinical experience in community, school, and psychiatric settings. Her background includes a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marital and Family Therapy and years working as a school-based counselor and primary clinician in psychiatric care.

That work exposed her to the practical complexities of family dynamics, adjustment and motivation struggles, persistent diagnoses such as depression and bipolar concerns, and life-stage transitions. Carrie blends person-centered values with structured tools to support coping, self-awareness, and everyday living skills.

In practice she integrates Attachment-Based perspectives, CBT and DBT skills, existential reflection, and mindfulness to suit each client's needs. This flexible, collaborative stance aims to strengthen communication, coping strategies, and insight while honoring each person's unique path through change and healing.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Care

Attachment-based work focuses on the ways early bonds and current relationships shape feelings and behavior; it helps clients explore connection patterns and build more supported ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions and improving coping strategies.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life context to determine which combination of attachment work, CBT, DBT, or existential reflection fits best, adjusting methods as progress unfolds to match each client's needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow for consistent access to a licensed professional from varied locations and support a range of therapeutic activities, from skills coaching and real-time feedback to reflective conversation and check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
The practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, career changes, mood disorders, ADHD, addiction, trauma, and compassion fatigue.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The approach blends person-centered care with structured techniques such as CBT and DBT, along with attachment-informed and existential perspectives to create individualized treatment plans.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has nine years of experience working in school-based counseling and psychiatric settings, providing exposure to diverse clinical presentations and family dynamics.
What credentials and location information are provided?
The provider holds a California LMFT license, CA LMFT 108224, and practices from California.
Which languages are available and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what session formats can someone meet with this therapist?
Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability.
How are costs and billing handled for sessions?
Fees vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Carrie can help with

Carrie Bican works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes.

Carrie works with most in need populations.

Carrie works with individuals.

How Carrie approaches therapy

Carrie's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Carrie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California, with 9 years of clinical experience.