Carol Queen

Carol Queen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and struggles with self-esteem. Carol encourages clients to take that first brave step toward change and offers a supportive space to begin.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) tools are used to clarify values and take meaningful action. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are included for emotion regulation and coping when feelings feel overwhelming.

Carol has five years of professional experience working across settings that included crisis intervention and substance abuse treatment. She has worked with pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients and has experience supporting military families as a military spouse. That variety shapes a practical style that focuses on immediate coping skills and longer-term goals.

Sessions emphasize listening, validation, and building a strong working relationship. Carol aims to help people set clear, realistic goals and practice small changes that add up. She supports people through life transitions, grief, caregiving stress, chronic illness concerns, and challenges related to attention differences and autism.

People who meet with Carol can expect a respectful, empathetic clinician who prioritizes their autonomy. She invites prospective clients to start with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time to talk about needs and goals.

How specific approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps that match those values. It’s useful for anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, especially when stress feels overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will listen to goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. Together you can adjust the plan over time and pick tools that actually help in daily life.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact formats offered before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes practicing skills in real-world situations more convenient because sessions can be scheduled around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Licensed professionals adapt techniques like ACT, CBT, and DBT to remote sessions so the focus stays on practical skills and steady progress.