- focus on sleep
- skill-based work
- collaborative care
About Carol
Carol Queen is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, and sleep struggles. She uses straightforward talk and practical strategies to help clients feel steadier day to day. Carol aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. She acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and welcomes that first step.
Carol draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide sessions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She also brings skills from attachment-based and client-centered work to support relationship and intimacy concerns. In sessions she helps people name patterns, practice new skills, and try small experiments that reduce overwhelm.
Her background includes experience with crisis intervention, substance use support, and intensive family interventions. She has worked with adults across the lifespan, including older adults, and has personal familiarity with military family life. That range informs how she helps people cope with life changes, grief, and compassion fatigue.
Carol focuses on clear, practical goals like improving sleep, managing anger, or building confidence. She values active listening and collaboration, and she supports clients as they identify what matters most to them. The aim is steady progress through skills practice and honest conversation.
To begin, Carol asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. Her approach centers on meeting each person where they are and helping them move toward the changes they want.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them control behavior, then choose actions that match their values; it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to change mood and coping; it often helps with stress, insomnia, and mood symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings and reactions, which can be useful for intimacy and relationship struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try approaches collaboratively. That gives space to test methods and adjust them based on what actually helps the client in day-to-day life.
If you are considering online work, confirm the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in their everyday environments and bring partners or shared materials into a session when appropriate. Ask about scheduling steps and format choices during the initial matching and booking process to find what will work best for your routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist often address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and problems with sleep and eating. Additional areas include grief, addiction, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and caregiver stress.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions use practical, skill-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, combined with client-centered and attachment-focused work. The focus is on small, achievable changes and collaborative planning.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Carol has five years of professional experience working in mental health settings, including crisis intervention and substance use support.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which language(s) are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does the therapist accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by reviewing the scheduling steps; session formats are not specified here and should be checked during intake.
How does cost and subscription work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.