About Carrie L. Potoff

Carrie L. Potoff, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Cognitive Therapist serving children, adolescents, and young adults ages 7–26 across Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida. Based in Fairfield County, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with advanced training from the Beck Institute and the International OCD Foundation's Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI).

Carrie treats a wide range of anxiety disorders, with particular expertise in social anxiety, separation anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD). She also works extensively with competitive athletes — including Division I lacrosse players, swimmers, field hockey players, and cheerleaders — helping them strengthen their mental performance and resilience.

Carrie earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan. Her clinical background includes inpatient and outpatient work at Georgetown University Hospital and roles within Yale University's Department of Psychiatry supporting state‑funded programs for at‑risk youth. She is committed to evidence‑based practice, helping clients build coping skills, achieve meaningful goals, and develop confidence in their ability to navigate challenges.