About
Carrie Cragun-Atchison, Ph.D.
She/her/hers
I am a Licensed Psychologist in Jacksonville, FL with 20 years of experience providing therapy to adults. I have worked in community mental health and at several university counseling centers. Prior to starting my private practice, I worked for 10 years as a psychologist at the University of North Florida Counseling Center where I provided counseling to students and supervision to masters and doctoral level interns. I also served as an adjunct professor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.
I listen with compassion and curiosity as I strive to understand your unique identity and experiences.
Through a safe, therapeutic relationship, we can we can look at the hard stuff together. Emotions will start to feel less scary, you will feel more connected to your needs & your strengths, and you’ll feel ready to be more vulnerable and your “true self” in relationships.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in attachment and psychodynamic theories, including AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy).
I love to read, learn, and attend trainings in the counseling field. I am married and have two young children. Thanks to them I know A LOT about dinosaurs and have ample opportunities for dance parties and silliness. If I had a day where I could do anything, I would comb the beach for sharks’ teeth for hoooours while drinking coffee.
Qualifications
Education
Post-doctoral residency, Cornell University Counseling Center
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York
Doctoral Internship, University of Minnesota Counseling Center
B.A., Psychology, The University of Florida
Memberships
Florida Psychological Association
Florida Group Psychotherapy Society
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy Institute