About me
Fondly known as The Sensible Psychologist, Dr. Carrie is a psychologist turned speaker and author. She brings the latest developments in psychology with easy-to-implement strategies to decrease anxiety, empower change, improve productivity and decrease conflict for individuals, families and teams. Her work is based on 4 foundational concepts that blend together to make navigating the inevitable ups and downs of life easier and more fun: Hope, Choice, Joy and Forward Movement.
On a personal note, Dr. Carrie works her own program to create a life she really enjoys. If she’s not outdoors hiking (goal is 275 miles this year!), you can probably find her baking a new recipe
for yummy muffins.
What do you do and why do you do it?
My mission: Led by JOY! My business vision: Helping others live their very best life by applying principles of psychology.
I’m a curious person who really enjoys learning about what makes people tick. After 2 decades in private practice, I am driven to reach more people at a time and to spread the message that we can feel more empowered to create lives that we enjoy, instead of feeling like a victim of circumstance.
What changed for you after age 50?
Oh my gosh…so much! I have made major changes in my personal and professional life in the past several years, based on the concept that I no longer have to do everything by myself. I went from running a solo practice, and being a single Mom, to being married, running programs
What would you tell the 20 or 30-year-old YOU?
Relax, you can trust life to unfold in beautiful ways, even when it looks hard.
What do you think you’ll tell yourself in retrospect at the end of your life?
My guess is that I will tell myself something very similar to what I frequently say already: be kind to yourself, it’s ok not to be perfect, remember to balance work and play and don’t be afraid to showcase your strengths.
What impact do you think increased visibility can have on your business?
Increased visibility is vital to shifting from my small, one-on-one therapy practice to a public-facing, reach-lots-of-people speaking practice. I love expanding my reach!
Who or what inspires you and why?
I was talking about heroes the other day and realized that a person I really admire is Pema Chodron. She’s a Buddhist nun who has written several books on how to live a good life. One of the things I like most about her is that she isn’t afraid to acknowledge both her strengths and her weaknesses and to talk about the lessons she’s learned from her mistakes. Instead of pretending she’s all shiny and perfect, she leads you through her errors without any shame. Her work (and life!) is hopeful, inspiring, relatable and interesting.
