keep seeing me ! shes great !
Carrie Costa, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Brightside Health
At a glance
Carrie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Brightside Health.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Carrie. View 2 reviews
- Great news, Carrie is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida, North Carolina, and 1 more
Recent reviews
just being on time to appointments but other than that Carrie is awesome and makes me feel heard!
More about Carrie
- More than 5 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
Carrie Costa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master's degree from Monmouth University, earned in 2007. With 20 years of experience, Carrie specializes in helping clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), her therapeutic approach emphasizes journaling negative thoughts and feelings, reframing them into more positive belief systems, and utilizing worksheets and relaxation techniques for continued progress between sessions.
Carrie is deeply committed to supporting immigrants, single mothers, women, BIPOC individuals, and survivors of trauma and abuse. Her direct and interactive counseling style helps clients understand their feelings, regain control, and overcome self-critical thoughts. Carrie believes that humans possess incredible resilience and the capacity to overcome even the most challenging life circumstances, fully becoming who they are meant to be.
In her free time, Carrie enjoys spending time with family, taking walks, and engaging in creative pursuits. She is passionate about guiding clients through their most challenging areas, enabling them to move past obstacles and achieve their fullest potential.
"The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it."" - Eckhart Tolle."
Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Individual Therapy
Social Anxiety
Panic Attack
Insomnia
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Mental Health Problem
Crisis Intervention
Suicide Prevention
ADD/ADHD
Substance Use Disorder
Addiction
Alcoholism
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Postpartum Depression
Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
Trauma
Phobias
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Licenses
Carrie Costa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528299187.
- LPC · Florida
- LPC · North Carolina
- LPC · South Carolina
About online healthcare
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality care for a low flat fee without the high cost.
- Convenient.
- Get the care you need, when and where it works for you.
- Available now.
- No waiting lists. No phone calls. Just complete a short online assessment and get treatment in as little as 48 hours.
Brightside makes it easy to get professional help through secure video sessions, messaging, and personalized care plans. It’s ideal for people who want effective treatment without the hassle of commuting or scheduling delays. Starting at $95 per month, Brightside is typically far more affordable than traditional in-person care. Clinical studies show that Brightside’s evidence-based approach delivers real results: Most members see significant improvement within 12 weeks, many achieving full remission.
Reviews for Carrie Costa
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
keep seeing me ! shes great !
just being on time to appointments but other than that Carrie is awesome and makes me feel heard!
Frequently asked questions
Does Carrie Costa offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Carrie Costa works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Carrie Costa speak?
Carrie Costa speaks English.
How many years of experience does Carrie Costa have?
Carrie Costa has more than 5 years of experience.
Where is Carrie Costa licensed to practice?
Carrie Costa is licensed to practice in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Does Carrie Costa accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Carrie Costa does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Carrie Costa offer?
Carrie Costa offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Carrie Costa?
Carrie Costa can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Carrie Costa?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.