- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Carol
Dr. Carol R Crowson is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Alabama with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, and young adult issues among other concerns. Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice, a Master of Education in Counseling and Guidance from the University of Montevallo, and a Doctor of Education from Nova Southeastern University.
She has worked with people across the lifespan in schools, clinics, and community settings. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and practical steps a person can take right away. She uses motivational interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change and to build on what already works for them.
Her approach also draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means conversations often center on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and on developing clearer personal goals. Emotionally-Focused techniques are used when relationship patterns and attachment issues are part of the concern.
People come to her for help with common young adult challenges: finishing school, starting jobs, navigating money and relationships, and handling feeling behind peers. She also supports those working through grief, trauma, or substance problems, and people coping with mood or personality concerns.
Initial work typically involves clarifying what matters most and choosing a few concrete steps to try between sessions. She emphasizes steady progress and will help adjust plans if an approach is not working. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says, which helps clarify feelings and priorities during sessions. It suits people who want a respectful listener and someone who helps them organize their thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses short practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills to try between meetings. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps a person find their own reasons to change. It can be useful for addiction, habit changes, or when someone feels stuck and unsure what step to take next.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences and will suggest which methods to try first. Plans can be adjusted if a particular method does not fit or if priorities change, so the client and therapist make decisions together.
The profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. In practice, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can be scheduled between classes or work shifts, and not needing to travel can save transit time. Online work still focuses on clear goals, exercises to practice between meetings, and regular check-ins to track progress.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and young adult issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style combines Client-Centered Therapy with practical Cognitive Behavioral techniques and Motivational Interviewing to build on a person's strengths and set achievable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked in counseling for 30 years across schools, clinics, and community settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Alabama.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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