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Break free from overthinking and anxiety

You’re not broken. You’re stressed, overwhelmed, and fed up with anxiety and panic hijacking your life — and you want practical, hands-on therapy that actually moves the needle.

I’m Carrie — a clear, direct, warm therapist in Chandler, AZ who uses active, engaging approaches to help you manage anxiety, stop panic attacks, and reclaim calm confidence. My style is compassionate but no-nonsense, with a dash of dry humor when it’s helpful. I get that you want tools that work in the moment and changes that last.

I work with people who are tired of talk therapy and want practical, proven strategies to reduce anxiety, self-doubt, and perfectionism. ‍

About me and my practice

About Me: Behind the Practice

Hi, I’m Carrie Burns, LCSW

My pronouns are she/her, and creating an inclusive, respectful space is at the heart of everything I do. I want you to feel safe, seen, and welcomed—exactly as you are.

I’m a therapist, Navy veteran, and mom based in Chandler, Arizona. My work is rooted in evidence-based care, honesty, and compassion.

Meet Carrie

Who I Work With: My Specialty Areas

I particularly enjoy supporting:

Young women who have a history of anxiety and experience it in their daily lives or in their relationships.

Women in their 30s–50s who are struggling with anxiety and persistent self-doubt. They often want to rebuild confidence, set healthier boundaries, and reduce worry that interferes with work, parenting, or partnerships.

People stuck int he panic and anxiety cycle and experiecing phsyical symptos of panis/anxiety.

People tired of talk-only therapy and ready to do the work: practice, skill-building, and real-life action.

People who are ready to move past rumination, people-pleasing, and paralysis by perfection to create sustainable change.

If this sounds like you, I offer personalized therapy to help you build clarity, confidence, and sustainable coping skills

My Approach

  • What I help with

    • Reducing frequency and intensity of panic attacks

    • Calming persistent anxiety and worry

    • Managing overwhelm, perfectionism, and self-doubt

    • Insomnia

    • Building confidence to show up at work, at home, and in relationships

    • Creating routines and tools that fit a busy, real-world life

  • How I work

    • Active and skills-focused: breathwork, grounding, exposure practice, cognitive restructuring, and behavioral experiments tailored to you

    • Collaborative and practical: we set clear goals, try techniques in session, and refine what actually helps you between sessions

    • Neurodiversity-informed: I adapt pacing, structure, and communication to your needs (direct instructions, visual supports, or shorter focused tasks if that helps)

    • Honest, warm, and a little funny: therapy doesn’t need to be stiff. We’ll be real and human while we do the work.

  • What to Expect

    • First session: clear assessment, prioritized goals, and a short, doable plan you can start using right away

    • Ongoing sessions: skill practice, check-ins on progress, and real-life experiments to shrink anxiety and stop panic attacks

    • Tools you’ll keep: exposure steps for panic and cognitive tools to challenge anxious thinking

  • ERP & I-CBT

    Face fears safely to reduce anxiety and OCD symptoms.

  • CBT

    Change unhelpful thoughts and habits.

  • DBT

    Build emotional balance and confidence in relationships.

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Lets talk about your options

Why Private Pay Therapy

Choosing private pay therapy means putting your goals—not an insurance company’s—at the center of your care. It gives us the freedom to focus on what truly matters: helping you feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of your life.

The Benefits of Private Pay

Privacy & Confidentiality: Your records stay between you and me—no required diagnosis or data sharing with insurance companies.

  1. Flexibility: We can meet as often or as little as you need, and adjust the length and focus of sessions without restrictions.

  2. Personalized Care: Every session is tailored to your needs, not dictated by what’s covered.

  3. No Hidden Barriers: You don’t need to meet a specific diagnosis or wait for approval to start therapy that helps you now.