Hi, I’m Kirstie Carmichael, LCSW. I work with individuals who are looking to better understand themselves and move forward with intention. My approach is warm, flexible, and rooted in mutual trust. I offer a supportive environment where we can explore challenges together, build useful tools, and make space for meaningful insight and change.
Kirstie Carmichael, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (she, her)
- Appointments: Telehealth only
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
I enjoy working with clients who are ready to begin a new chapter of growth, healing, and empowerment. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, life stress, school or relationship challenges, or grieving a loss, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m here to support you in building resilience and learning new tools to help you move forward with confidence.
I’ve had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, adults, active-duty military service members, hospice patients, and individuals who are incarcerated. My approach is trauma-informed and solution-focused, drawing from evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I also incorporate client feedback to ensure therapy is aligned with your needs and goals.
Reaching out for help takes courage, and you are not alone. Every person has value and worth and is doing the best they can. If you’re ready to take that next step, I would be honored to walk alongside you. Please feel free to reach out to schedule an appointment.
Credentials
Certifications and Memberships
Doctorate in Behavioral Health, Arizona State University (2023)
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Employers Health Network
- Humana
- Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Seton Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
Trauma and PTSD, ADHD, LGBTQ+
Expertise
- ADD / ADHD
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Boundaries / Assertiveness
- Career Counseling / Professional Growth
- Depression
- Divorce / Breakup
- Domestic Abuse
- Gender Identity
- Gender Identity (LGBTQ)
- Life Transitions
- Loss or Grief
- Not Happy or Satisfied with life
- Parenting
- Postpartum Depression or Anxiety
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Sexual Identity
- Sexual Identity (LGBTQ)
- Social Anxiety
- Stress / Burnout
- Trauma / PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered (Rogerian)
- Strength-Based
- Systems Approach
Locations
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: Adults, Older Adults (65+)
- Participant Types: Individual and Family Counseling
- Language Spoken: English