Carrie Baumgartner, MS, LPC, CSW

Carrie earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Stout. She worked as a Certified Social Worker with Vernon County and Gundersen Health System while returning to UW–Stout to complete her Master’s Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling. Carrie continued at Gundersen Health System, completing her practicum before becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor. She provided behavioral health services and later worked within the Neuroscience Clinic before moving into private practice and eventually joining Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers.

In addition to her education and clinical experience, Carrie is a Certified Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Practitioner, is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and has completed training in Brainspotting, allowing her to offer multiple evidence-informed approaches to trauma and emotional healing.

Carrie believes in treating the whole person, recognizing the strong connection between physical and mental health. She has experience helping individuals navigate a variety of health conditions that can affect emotional well-being, including trauma, neurological and neurocognitive disorders, diabetes, respiratory conditions, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, and caregiver fatigue.

Clinical Approach
Carrie’s approach is compassionate, collaborative, and individualized to each person’s needs. She utilizes Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic Exercises, Motivational Interviewing, Distress Tolerance skills, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Brainspotting to help clients process difficult experiences, build resilience, and achieve meaningful, lasting change.

Outside of work, Carrie enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, family, friends, and animals. She loves camping, being outdoors, and traveling to both new destinations and favorite places.