- 33 years experience
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Helps with sleep
About Carol
Dr. Carol Schwartz helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, sleep problems, parenting challenges, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with addictions, anger, relationship struggles, and mood concerns. Dr. Schwartz is a Michigan psychologist with 33 years of professional experience and uses practical, problem-focused methods in sessions.
Her approach is straightforward and down-to-earth. She listens, then helps people break larger problems into small, manageable steps. Sessions focus on everyday strategies that can reduce worry, improve sleep, and make daily routines easier to keep.
Dr. Schwartz commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that get in the way of better sleep and mood. She also helps people build coping skills for panic, obsessive thoughts, and seasonal low moods. The tone in sessions is collaborative and goal oriented, so progress can be measured over time.
She has worked with people new to therapy as well as those with many years of experience. Her background includes helping with parenting concerns, ADHD, postpartum depression, and issues that arise in midlife and aging. She aims to make the first steps simple for someone who is unsure how to begin.
To start, Dr. Schwartz asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session that fits their needs. She practices in Michigan and offers services in English.
How CBT and focused sessions can support sleep and stress online
Dr. Schwartz frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people notice and change the thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety and sleeplessness going. CBT gives clear tools for changing nighttime routines, managing worry, and reducing behaviors that interrupt sleep.Sessions are collaborative. The therapist and client work together to figure out which methods fit best for the person's goals and lifestyle. That might mean trying structured CBT exercises, tracking sleep patterns, or practicing short coping strategies between meetings.
Confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people find shorter virtual check-ins helpful for brief coaching and sleep habit adjustments, while others prefer a longer session to dive into patterns and routines. Dr. Schwartz will discuss what works best and adapt the plan to a client's needs and preferences.
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Experience
33+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, sleeping difficulties, depression, parenting concerns, addiction issues, anger, and related challenges such as OCD, panic, and phobias.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She focuses on clear steps and skill-building that people can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 33 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care, providing long-term and short-term support for many concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is listed as MI Psychologist 6301006806 and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.