How Caroline works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Utah
- Years in practice
- 23
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Caroline
Caroline Schnarrs is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years in the helping professions. She practices in Utah and offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, addiction, and major life changes. Her tone is warm and down-to-earth.
Caroline talks through real problems and helps clients find workable steps forward. She blends client-centered care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy. That means she listens first, then helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change how they feel and act.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused so progress is practical and measurable. Caroline has experience working with people affected by family conflict, grief, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and issues around intimacy and parenting. She also supports those dealing with ADHD, bipolar concerns, hoarding, impulsivity, and isolation.
Her background includes community work with people facing homelessness and addiction, which shaped her practical approach. Her style is respectful and encouraging. Caroline emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and treats clients with dignity.
She helps people build skills they can use between sessions, such as emotion regulation strategies and communication techniques. People who choose her often want straightforward tools and steady support during change. She focuses on small, achievable steps and works with each person to set realistic goals and track progress.
What Caroline works with
Everything Caroline lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Caroline's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Caroline lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- 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 therapeutic methods translate to online care
Caroline uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy often in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and helping clients feel heard, which helps with issues like grief, relationship strain, and caregiver stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, anger, depression, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Caroline will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She checks in about what feels useful and adjusts techniques so they match the client's preferences and situation.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, symptom tracking, or practicing short exercises between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and help people maintain continuity of care across busy lives.
Questions people ask about Caroline
What concerns does Caroline help with?
She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, addiction, relationship and family problems, grief, and life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, parenting challenges, ADHD, and issues like hoarding or impulsivity.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and collaborative. Sessions emphasize listening first, then practical steps such as changing unhelpful thoughts and practicing new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
Caroline has 23 years in the helping professions and holds a license as a clinical social worker. She has worked in community settings including services for people experiencing homelessness and addiction.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Utah and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.