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Carol Kennerly

Empathetic clinician guiding practical change

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Carol

Carol Kennerly, LCMHC, connects with people who are ready to address stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and a range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes the client as the expert of their own story and helps them build on existing strengths to manage challenges such as trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, addiction concerns, and parenting or career stress.

Carol’s background includes work with children and teens who have experienced trauma as well as adults navigating intimacy, eating or sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue. With 11 years of clinical experience in North Carolina, Carol brings a warm, people-oriented style to therapy while relying on evidence-informed methods.

She blends cognitive behavioral strategies with acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, and solution-focused planning to tailor sessions to individual goals. Carol aims to make the first steps into care feel more manageable by offering steady support, practical tools, and collaborative goal setting that respects each client’s values and pace.

Practical Approaches for Online Therapy

Carol integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work to help clients manage thoughts and behaviors while clarifying values. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating disturbances. ACT emphasizes learning to accept difficult internal experiences while taking committed action toward a meaningful life, which can be useful for coping with trauma, chronic stress, and life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Carol works with each person to explore which methods best match their needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts techniques over time so therapy stays relevant and practical for the client’s situation.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These formats allow clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals without rearranging their entire day, making it easier to maintain momentum and practice skills between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and career-related stress.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach combines client-centered listening with practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and solution-focused techniques to help clients set goals and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Carol has 11 years of professional experience providing mental health support across a variety of issues and age groups.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with license number NC LCMHC 11838.
Are services available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Divorce and separationVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English