Carrie Hirst

I’m Carrie Hirst, a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Cumming, GA. I specialize in working with individuals and couples navigating life’s challenges — from relationship struggles and betrayal recovery to anxiety, depression, co-parenting issues, grief processing, and substance abuse.

I believe that therapy is most effective when the client–therapist relationship feels genuine, collaborative, and empowering. My therapeutic approach draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), while integrating tools from the Gottman Method, Family Systems, and other evidence-based practices. Every session is tailored to your unique needs and goals, ensuring we move at a pace that feels right for you.

A key part of my work is helping couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and break unhelpful cycles that keep them feeling stuck. By fostering deeper connection and understanding, I guide partners toward healthier patterns that support long-term growth and intimacy.

I welcome clients from all walks of life, including those in LGBTQ+ and non-traditional relationship structures, and I’m passionate about creating an affirming space for healing and growth.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Adlerian Therapy

Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Family Systems Therapy

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Georgia State University
• Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University
• Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia
• Nationally Certified Counselor

• Experience working in a private practice setting helping couples, families and individuals
• Completed Counseling internship and worked as PRN Counselor and Group facilitator at Inpatient Substance AbuseTreatment Center helping individuals suffering from addiction and substance abuse issues
• Completed post-graduate externship training in EFT couples therapy
• Advanced EFT training on Restoring Broken Bonds: EFT & Healing Relationship Betrayals
• Completed continuing education certificates in Couples Therapy, Affairs in Couples Therapy, Narcissism, Entitlement & Grandiosity in Couples Therapy, and Love Cycles, Fear Cycles from The Woodsfellow Institute for Couples Therapy in Atlanta, GA