Carol Queen

Calm, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW North Carolina

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Carol

Carol Queen is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina who centers her work on cognitive behavioral strategies alongside other evidence-based methods.

Background and approach

She emphasizes practical skills for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and self-esteem concerns while integrating tools from ACT, DBT, and attachment-informed approaches when appropriate. Carol creates a welcoming space where clients can explore feelings, develop coping skills, and work toward clearer goals.

With five years of professional experience, she has supported people through grief, trauma and abuse, addiction issues, parenting and family challenges, career and motivation concerns, and a range of medical and life-stage stresses including chronic illness and caregiver strain.

Her background includes crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, and intensive family work, and she has worked across pediatric, adult, and geriatric settings. Carol values active listening and empathy, and she strives to collaborate with clients to build resilience, strengthen relationships, and promote sustainable change.

Therapeutic approaches online - practical methods that translate

Carol uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build concrete skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or sleep and eating concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) complements this work by focusing on values-guided action and developing psychological flexibility when people face difficult emotions or life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relationship patterns and repair interpersonal wounds, supporting clients who want to improve communication, intimacy, and trust.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Carol works with clients to consider their goals, life context, and personal preferences and will adjust methods as therapy progresses so the work fits what matters most to the individual.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to continue care across life transitions. These formats support ongoing skill practice, check-ins between sessions, and options for people who prefer shorter or written exchanges as part of their therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Carol works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, and caregiving stress among others.

Which therapy styles does she use in sessions?

She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), attachment-based methods, and client-centered techniques to tailor care to each person's needs.

What is her professional background and experience?

Carol has five years of professional experience including crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, and intensive family interventions, and has worked with pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.

Where is the therapist licensed and what are her credentials?

She is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW, credential NC LCSW C016290, and practices with that state license.

Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time and provides services to clients within the applicable regions covered by her North Carolina license.

What session formats are available for therapy?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English