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Carole Calvert-Baxter

Practical, client-centered care for life transitions

LPC Michigan

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Carole

Carole Calvert-Baxter is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and provides coaching to support personal growth.

Background and approach

With 17 years of clinical practice complemented by 25 years as a health care executive, she blends practical insight with a client-centered attitude that emphasizes each person's strengths and life story. Carole approaches work believing clients are the experts on their own lives and aims to create a respectful space where progress can unfold at a workable pace.

Her practice also addresses related concerns such as aging and geriatric issues, codependency, commitment and communication problems, family of origin difficulties, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and somatization. Carole draws on methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered therapy, and the Gottman Method to tailor interventions to individual needs.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process that supports empowerment, clearer goals, and practical steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Approaches for Online Work and Flexible Access

Carole uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and client-centered therapy as key frameworks in her online work. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical skills to change them, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and supporting clients to discover their own solutions and strengths, which helps people build confidence and clarity about life purpose.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Carole treats that choice as collaborative. She will work with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as progress unfolds and needs change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide scheduling flexibility and allow clients to engage from different locations. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, caregiving, or mobility constraints while still focusing on practical strategies and supportive, strength-based conversation.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Carole commonly address?
Carole works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and offers coaching. She also focuses on topics such as aging and geriatric issues, codependency, family problems, and end-of-life counseling.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, emphasizing the client's strengths and life experience while using practical strategies to address current concerns.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 17 years of experience as a licensed counselor in Michigan and spent 25 years as a health care executive prior to or alongside her counseling career.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential with Michigan license number MI LPC 6401010261 and practices in Michigan.
Does she provide therapy in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available with her?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeSomatization

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman Method

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English