I am a licensed professional counselor in Michigan with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. Clients I have worked with have presented areas of concern including relationship issues involving marriage, separation and families, stress, anxiety and those working through addiction problems . I have recently spent significant time with members of the military community who are dealing with life issues including anxiety, job stress, and marriages .
My therapy style is about problem solving , solution focused and helping to give a person additional tools to problem solve in the future. My approach is a combination of reality - choice therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy. And I help clients to look at life moving forward.
It is often difficult to take that first step for change. But if you are not happy are facing a life altering change and looking to find a more satisfying life and want one that is less stressful and more peaceful, I am here to help you with those first steps and offer you support and encouragement. I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Aging and geriatric issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Women's issues
MI LPC 6401010684
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Carol has been very helpful in our therapy sessions. She responds quickly and it is obvious she has lots of experience. Very kind hearted.
Written on Aug 04, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I feel so heard and understood without having to over explain. She understands and offers sound advice while explaining the reasoning of it. She ask’s important questions during sessions but it feels natural, like a conversation between friends but with the best help that I need and I feel so much better while speaking to her and afterwards like a weight has been lifted. She even offers to send me information, if I would like, and as soon as our session is over it arrives within a few minutes. I feel heard, validated, and confident to deal with the situations I have.
Written on Jul 09, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Carol has been great to work with. In just a few sessions I feel more confident and secure in myself and my relationships. I feel supported, understood, and listened to.
Written on Jun 13, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Carol has been a great help to my life situation thus far. I really look forward to our weekly video chats and she has given me worksheets to also help me move forward. She's very empathetic yet realistic which I appreciate.
Written on Oct 13, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Carol is a kind, caring and experienced professional. She helped me to gain a healthy perspective on several concerns that i had. She is a good listener and very easy to talk to. I would recommend her to anyone searching for a supportive therapist.
Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue