About Carol
Carol Stevens is a licensed clinical social worker in New York, holding an LCSW-R and bringing 36 years of practice to her work. She sees adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, grief, trauma and other life challenges. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Carol focuses on practical conversations about what is happening now and what matters most to the person in front of her. She uses clear, direct questions and listens for what is getting in the way of daily functioning, sleep, intimacy, work, or family life. The aim is to help people notice patterns, weigh options, and choose small steps that can be tried between sessions.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective, existential ideas that address meaning and responsibility, and solution-focused techniques that keep attention on concrete goals. Trauma-focused work is included when past hurt is part of current difficulty. Sessions combine talking, problem-solving, and practical strategies for coping with emotions and change.
Carol has long experience with a wide range of life and relationship issues, including caregiving stress, blended family concerns, fertility and fatherhood matters, codependency, and substance-related problems. She also offers help around career stress, sleep difficulties, and compassion fatigue. Her practice aims to be straightforward and goal-oriented while responding to what each person brings into the room.
To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the client's experience. The therapist listens and reflects so the person can clarify what matters and make decisions that feel right. This approach is useful for stress, relationship questions, and low mood.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, doable changes. Sessions look for what has worked before, set clear short-term goals, and try simple experiments between meetings. It can help with sleep problems, coping with life changes, and practical relationship steps.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what seems most useful, then adjust the approach together. That collaborative planning helps keep sessions focused and relevant to daily life.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals often use this flexibility to help people maintain consistent progress while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and related life challenges including grief and intimacy issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered conversation, existential reflection, solution-focused steps, and trauma-focused work when past hurt affects current life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 36 years of professional experience practicing as a social worker in New York.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and sees clients working in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.