Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Carol works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Kentucky
- Years in practice
- 27
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Carol
Carol Baumgardner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky with 27 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Carol emphasizes the client’s strengths and encourages small steps toward meaningful change.
She believes people know their own stories best and brings a supportive presence to sessions. Carol aims to empower people to recognize resources they already have and to practice new ways to manage difficult feelings.
Background and approach
Her style is straightforward and respectful, focusing on what is useful now. Carol draws on several evidence-based approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take action even when emotions feel intense. Trauma-Focused Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas guide work with difficult memories and relationship-related struggles. Sessions often include practical tools and homework to build new habits between meetings.
Carol pays attention to how relationships and early experiences shape current problems like codependency, control issues, or attachment worries. She also addresses specific concerns such as caregiver stress, first responder issues, and trouble with communication. Her aim is to create a steady, predictable process where people can try things that might feel risky at first.
Carol offers encouragement and concrete strategies while honoring each person’s pace and goals.
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Carol lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-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 Work
Carol commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take action even when emotions feel intense; this approach is useful for anxiety, anger, and motivation struggles. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors that reduce distress. Both approaches focus on clear, practical exercises that can be practiced between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Carol will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest approaches that match those needs. She frames decision-making as a collaboration and adjusts methods as progress is made or new challenges appear.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. It can also support steady, ongoing practice of skills between sessions. Ask about the current session options when you sign up so you know how appointments will be scheduled and conducted.
Questions people ask about Carol
What concerns does Carol commonly help with?
She helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also addresses related issues such as codependency, control problems, caregiver stress, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is supportive and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on practical skills, exploring values, and using the client’s strengths to make manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
Carol has 27 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individuals facing emotional and behavioral challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for Carol?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details can be confirmed during the intake process.
What are the steps to start working with Carol?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.