I have been a counselor for 30 years with experience in treating clients from 18 months to 98 years. As a professor and supervisor I utilize a variety of modalities and believe that each client is special and unique. One approach does not fit all. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, first responders, professionals, dealing with illness and care giver fatigue, chronic pain, trasuma, abuse and addiction. I have worked with children that have faced difficult health challenges that have not only affected them but their family as well. In addition I have worked with adolescents in the juvenile justice system, learning disabilities, suicidality, LGBTQI issues, trauma and abuse. It is important to establish an atmosphere of trust and safety where adolescents can express themselves and feel heard and accepted. When working with couples it is important to establish an atmosphere that is safe to explore the family issues. I work with couples that have chronic medical issues that have caused stress and communication problems. It is important to address the caregiver fatigue aspect in chronic medical issues. In addition, is important to identify and strengths that each brings to the relationship and how to communicate effectively. Communication is a key element in being able to set goals and move forward in their relationship. I have worked with LGBTQI clients in their process of coming out to their family and community. Therapy is a gift that you give yourself. I look forward to working with you to work towards the change you desire
Professional experience
30 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyLGBTQ+DepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coaching, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Carol Carrell. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Feels more like a conversation over coffee with a trusted friend
Written on Jan 23, 2025 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Carrell is very kind, supportive and easy to talk to. She is knowledgeable and I’ve really enjoyed working with her on my therapy journey.
Written on May 11, 2024 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
She jumped right in with me on the first appointment. She's great.
Written on Mar 11, 2024 after therapy with Carol for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Carrell is the best therapist. She listens, understands what I want to work on and gives me practical tools to help me. Since working with her, I’ve become more confident and I’ve been able to embrace my own authenticity resulting in greater success and stronger relationships with those around me.
Written on Dec 29, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
I love this lady because she helps you see from different lenses and is easy to talk to.
Written on May 08, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Carrell was very helpful. She offered insight and suggestions that I found very comforting and actually quite simple to implement. Her manner is very direct and very kind.
I’m grateful for her help.
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
She is amazing. Simply put she listens and understands you without making you feel bad about what you’re saying. She’s a straight shooter I would say.
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and career difficulties
She is a great therapist and I’m happy to be back.
Written on Nov 25, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem
Highly recommend. Dr Carrell is a very authentic personality with a wide variety of experience. She’s very real and doesn’t best around the bush. Thank you for all of your help!
Written on Nov 05, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Carrell is the best and most well rounded therapist I have ever seen (and trust me, I have seen quite a few.) She is very attuned to client needs and is incredible at making therapy feel like a safe space to share what is on my mind or heart. She not only is a fantastic listener but is a deeply interesting person with a lot of insight on life and patience for her clients.
Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
She's eager to listen, makes you feel heard, and wants you to feel respected and safe. She's been easy to open up to and I've been looking forward to our sessions every week.
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and anger management
Dr. Carrell is professional, understanding and easy to open up to about the issues that I have been having. She also takes a real interest in the thing that help me and that I enjoy in my life. So far she has helped me to better express and explain the way that I feel. I feel like we have great conversations and she assists me through some of the more difficult emotional traumas.
Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
The dr. Has helped me and been by my side. Shes genuine . I need that.
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Dr. Carrell has truly helped me so much already in the short time I’ve worked with her. She has a great sense of humor so sessions never feel awkward!
Written on Feb 20, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Carrell has been amazing. She’s helped me so much through these tough times. We have made lots of progress and have had many breakthroughs. She has changed my opinion greatly of therapists and the help they can provide. She is one of the best around. I would not be where I am without the help of her.
Written on Dec 09, 2021 after therapy with Carol for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Thank you Dr. Carrell !
Written on Dec 08, 2021 after therapy with Carol for 5 months on issues concerning grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Carol is amazing. Kind, funny, knowledgeable, empathetic. A wonderful therapist I would highly recommend.
Written on Nov 24, 2021 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and self esteem
Dr. Carrel is welcoming, honest, respectful, and compassionate. I am very glad to have been matched with her and would particularly recommend her services to anyone with mental health concerns combined with chronic pain or illness.
Written on Nov 22, 2021 after therapy with Carol for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Highly recommend Dr Carrell. She is courteous and very insightful.
Written on Nov 20, 2021 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She’s great! She’s been a great help!
Written on Sep 07, 2021 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Carrell is a perfect match for what I need in my life right now for therapy. I’m very pleased with her. She’s extremely supportive, and gets me.
Written on Aug 18, 2021 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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