About Me,
Carrie Schear, LCSW-LCAS-A
 

 

Welcome!

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Being a WOMAN is hard. Being a MOTHER is hard. Hell, just being alive is hard sometimes!

As women, we often put the needs of others before our own and we can lose ourselves in the process. We can experience shame for not measuring up when we compare ourselves to others. We may judge ourselves harshly. We may feel alone in our struggle and may be afraid to reach out for help, afraid that others may judge us too. We may begin to feel hopeless.

Reaching out for help can be the hardest, bravest, and most important thing you do for yourself and for those you love.

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"I am glad you are here"

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​​​​​​​​​Credentials and Experience

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• I have a master's degree in social work (MSW) from Fordham University in NYC -with a specialization in children and families (2007).

• I have completed graduate courses in holistic health at Georgian Court University in NJ.

• I have provided services to clients in many settings including in-patient and outpatient treatment centers, wilderness therapy programs, community health organizations, schools, and correctional institutions.

• I have worked with a variety of populations including adults, teens, children and families.

• I have over ten years of experience working in the field of substance abuse ​and treating dual diagnosis and co-dependency related issues. I currently hold an LCAS-A licensure

 

Additional Trainings

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• Polyvagal Theory (working with the nervous system)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – which is examining how our thoughts affect our emotions

• ​​Postpartum Services International in Perinatal and Postpartum Mental Health.

• Motivational Interviewing  

• Sand Tray therapy

• ​I am a certified Hatha Yoga instructor ​

• Nature Based/ Experiential Therapy

• **For those dealing with issues resulting from Hurricane Helene or other natural disasters / trauma I have training in: Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Skills for psychological Recovery (PSR)

• I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Post Disaster Distress CBT-PD**​​

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Areas of Knowledge and Treatment 

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• Depression 

• Anxiety

• Co-dependency 

• Mood Disorders

• Perinatal Mental Health/ Postpartum Depression / Anxiety 

• Addiction 

• ACOA (Adult Child Of Alcoholic / Dysfunctional Family )

• Struggle with Self-care / loss of self

• Stressors in relationships

• Adjustments to having a child

• Parenting with a history of trauma 

• Parenting / Stress

• Coping Skills

• Transitions / adjustment to becoming a parent ​​

 

 ** I am not available to respond to immediate mental health crisis or harm to self or others. In the event of a mental health emergency please call 911, go to your nearest hospital, or call the national suicide hotline at 800-273-TALK (8255)

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Treatment Philosophy

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When working together, I will utilize a holistic perspective, paying close attention to your mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well-being. I work from a psycho-dynamic, attachment- based perspective, gaining awareness of your earliest relationships and experiences and how that has shaped your nervous system and your patterns in adult relationships as well as how it can impact parenting your own children (if applicable).  I also employ a strengths -based perspective, recognizing that you have the wisdom and capacity to heal and be your best self. Combining my love of nature and experience as a wilderness therapist, I also utilize an eco-therapeutic perspective, recognizing the value of nature in the healing process.  

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