Meet Carrie Meckler
Hi, I'm Carrie Meckler. I provide real-talk therapy for anxious women and teens who want actual tools, not just talk. I have more than 15 years of experience helping overwhelmed, high-achieving women who feel anxious or stuck, despite “having it all together” on the outside. Whether you're juggling a demanding career, motherhood, school, or simply trying to keep up with life, the mental load can feel crushing. You may feel pulled in every direction, yet still experience guilt as though you’re not doing enough. At Coping Forward Counseling, I can help you breathe easier.
I bring a wide range of experience across the full continuum of care. Over the years, I’ve worked in residential treatment centers, medical detox programs, inpatient hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and traditional outpatient counseling.
Because of this, I understand what it’s like to face challenges at every stage of recovery and healing. Whether someone is just beginning treatment, stepping down from a higher level of care, or looking for ongoing support, I know how to meet clients where they are and help them move forward with practical, compassionate strategies.
Most of my work is rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT helps you understand the different emotional responses that arise — like anxiety, self-doubt, or feeling overwhelmed — and gives you practical tools to manage them more effectively. It’s not just about talking through what’s going wrong; it’s about building awareness of your patterns and learning skills you can actually use in daily life to create change.
While DBT is my foundation, I also integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), depending on your needs. This blend allows me to offer both structure and flexibility, so you leave sessions not only feeling heard, but also equipped with strategies that make a real difference. As a specialized counselor, I focus on supporting individuals with anxiety, particularly high-achieving women and teen girls, as well as those struggling with OCD. I also provide dedicated support for women navigating infertility and single motherhood by choice, and help teens, young adults, and families address challenges such as life transitions, conflict, and relational struggles.
This isn’t just talk therapy, it’s therapy with a plan. Together, we'll focus on what’s working, what’s not, and how to confidently move forward. You don’t have to keep holding it all in. Let’s take that first step toward healing, balance, and change, together. I'd love to help you step-by-step through the process of finding yourself again.
I bring a wide range of experience across the full continuum of care. Over the years, I’ve worked in residential treatment centers, medical detox programs, inpatient hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and traditional outpatient counseling.
Because of this, I understand what it’s like to face challenges at every stage of recovery and healing. Whether someone is just beginning treatment, stepping down from a higher level of care, or looking for ongoing support, I know how to meet clients where they are and help them move forward with practical, compassionate strategies.
Most of my work is rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT helps you understand the different emotional responses that arise — like anxiety, self-doubt, or feeling overwhelmed — and gives you practical tools to manage them more effectively. It’s not just about talking through what’s going wrong; it’s about building awareness of your patterns and learning skills you can actually use in daily life to create change.
While DBT is my foundation, I also integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), depending on your needs. This blend allows me to offer both structure and flexibility, so you leave sessions not only feeling heard, but also equipped with strategies that make a real difference. As a specialized counselor, I focus on supporting individuals with anxiety, particularly high-achieving women and teen girls, as well as those struggling with OCD. I also provide dedicated support for women navigating infertility and single motherhood by choice, and help teens, young adults, and families address challenges such as life transitions, conflict, and relational struggles.
This isn’t just talk therapy, it’s therapy with a plan. Together, we'll focus on what’s working, what’s not, and how to confidently move forward. You don’t have to keep holding it all in. Let’s take that first step toward healing, balance, and change, together. I'd love to help you step-by-step through the process of finding yourself again.
