- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed methods
- CBT and mindfulness
About Carol
Carol Fritzsche is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 11 years of experience as a mental health therapist. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
Carol draws on several approaches to guide conversations and make practical changes. She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences affect current feelings, plus solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals.
Her background includes long experience in education and social services, where she worked with people facing learning differences, Asperger Syndrome, chronic illness, and aging-related concerns. That history informs how she talks about daily stresses like concentration problems, caregiving strain, and grief.
In sessions she aims to be collaborative. That means working together to identify what matters most, trying practical steps, and reviewing what helps. Treatment can include trauma-focused work when relevant, using methods suited to trauma-related symptoms.
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online options button. Carol practices in Pennsylvania and conducts work in English only.
Approaches used and what online sessions involve
Carol uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as two core methods. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can clarify their own goals and feelings. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try practical exercises to change behavior and mood.She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help with anxiety and stress by teaching attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity. These approaches tend to suit concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with focus or impulsivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying different techniques in early sessions and checking what feels useful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or school, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help when surroundings are noisy or time is limited.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods, plus psychodynamic perspectives to understand patterns from the past.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years as a mental health therapist and additional experience working in education and social services with people facing learning differences and caregiving challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Can people who do not live in the US work with her?
She conducts sessions in English and is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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