Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
How Carol works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Carol
Carol Kennerly is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina. She aims to create a calm, straightforward space for people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anger, anxiety, or depression. Carol speaks English and brings 11 years of clinical experience to sessions.
Carol focuses on helping people name what feels hard and build practical steps forward. She listens without judgment and treats each person as the expert on their life.
Background and approach
Conversations center on strengths and workable change rather than labels or blame. Her background includes work with people coping with trauma, low self-esteem, addictions, grief, sleep and eating problems, and life transitions. She has supported parents through parenting strain and people dealing with divorce, separation, and career shifts.
Veteran and armed forces concerns and women’s issues are also among her focus areas. Carol draws on several approaches to fit different needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, and solution-focused strategies. Sessions aim to reduce the power of difficult thoughts and build skills that feel useful in daily life.
She uses plain language and short-term plans when that helps, and adapts when deeper work is needed. Carol encourages small, steady steps and helps people track progress over time. If someone wants a practical, down-to-earth partner for change, she offers that steady support.
What Carol works with
Everything Carol lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Carol's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Divorce and separation
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
Approaches Carol lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Carol’s approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, anger, and when life feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with practical experiments. That approach often helps with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and coping skills.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Carol will work with each person to decide whether ACT, CBT, client-centered listening, or solution-focused techniques fit best. Together they set goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what feels helpful and realistic.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and longer work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain regular progress.
Questions people ask about Carol
What concerns does Carol commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addictions, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, and career challenges.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and person-centered. She uses listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas, and solution-focused tools to help people take small, useful steps.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, mood issues, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are on record?
Carol holds an LCMHC credential and is licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online work.
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 together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a time based on therapist availability.