Meet Carrie Nelson, LCSW!
Hi, I’m Carrie (she/her)! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the heart behind Carrie’s Compassion Corner. I created this space for young adults, especially Black women and other women of color, who have spent years being the strong one, the responsible one, the one who holds it all together even when it’s heavy.
Growing up, I learned how to shrink myself, stay quiet, and carry emotions quietly to protect everyone around me. I know what it’s like to feel pulled between being “too much” and “not enough,” to hold yourself to impossible standards, and to question whether you’re allowed to soften or need support.
My own healing came from learning to trust my voice, unlearn perfectionism, and make space for the parts of me I used to hide. That journey shaped who I am as a therapist; someone who leads with compassion, presence, and understanding.
Carrie’s Compassion Corner was born from that journey. I wanted to create the space I once needed: a space where you don’t have to explain your cultural context, justify your reactions, or downplay your feelings. A space where you can breathe, be messy, be thoughtful, be unsure, and still be held with care.
If you’re ready for a space where you can finally put the mask down, I’d love to connect. You’re welcome here, exactly as you are!
How I Show Up in Therapy
In therapy with me, you can expect a calm, steady presence and someone who isn’t rushing you, analyzing you harshly, or expecting you to spill everything at once. I move at your pace. I follow your lead. And I pay close attention to the things you don’t say just as much as the things you do.
My style is warm, gentle, and deeply human. You won’t get a clinical, cold, “tell me your symptoms” experience here. You’ll get a therapist who genuinely cares, who sits with you in the hard moments, and who celebrates your growth whether big or small.
I show up with compassion, curiosity, and honesty. Some days therapy might feel reflective and quiet; other days it may feel like relief because you finally get to be real without worrying about being “too much.” My goal is to help you feel safe enough to take off the mask, go deeper when you’re ready, and find clarity in your own voice.
This space is for you. Your pace, your truth, your healing.
