Carrie Vine, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 8 years in practice

Carrie Vine is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of practice based in Illinois.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149024306 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1215673397 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Carrie

Carrie Vine is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of practice based in Illinois. She uses she/her pronouns and brings a calm, nonjudgmental presence to sessions. Her work focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, and LGBTQ concerns, with additional attention to HIV and non-monogamous relationships.

Carrie favors short, practical steps rather than big leaps. She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that change behavior.

Background and approach

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and commit to actions that matter to them. Clients can expect a direct but warm style. Sessions are paced to fit each person’s needs, with a focus on usable strategies and regular check-ins on progress.

Carrie aims to reduce shame and build realistic coping skills over time. Her academic background includes social work degrees and ongoing study in public health and gerontology. That combination informs a broad view of health, behavior, and social supports when discussing treatment options.

Care is offered through video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences. Carrie encourages people to start with what feels manageable and adapt the format and pace as they go.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Carrie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
HIV / AIDS
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships

Online support

How Carrie’s approaches translate to online care

Carrie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking patterns that lead to difficult feelings and try small behavioral experiments. That method is practical and easy to use during video or phone sessions, where homework and real-life practice are reviewed.

She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas, which focus on clarifying values and taking committed actions even when uncomfortable feelings are present. ACT techniques work well in brief text check-ins as well as during longer video conversations to set goals and track progress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Carrie will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and adapt methods over time. The plan can change as the work progresses to match what feels most helpful.

Online formats offer flexibility for different routines and comfort levels. Video calls allow a fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging support quick check-ins, brief coaching, and ongoing encouragement between longer sessions.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Carrie address?

She focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, and LGBTQ-related issues. Additional areas of focus include HIV and polyamory or non-monogamous relationship questions.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions are nonjudgmental and practical, emphasizing small steps toward change. The approach blends direct coaching with space to process emotions.

What experience does she have?

Carrie has eight years of experience working in social work and counseling settings. Her background includes work with people affected by substance misuse and LGBTQ concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices from Illinois.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only and she does not work with international clients through this service.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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