Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Carol works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Alabama
- Years in practice
- 21
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Carol
Carol Costner is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Alabama who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and major life changes. She works with clients who are overwhelmed by relationship strain, career questions, parenting stress, or feelings of shame and low self-esteem. Her tone is practical and straightforward, aimed at people who want clear steps forward.
She began her career in nursing after earning a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Background and approach
Later she completed a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Jacksonville State University and moved into counseling full time. Over 21 years she has worked in a variety of settings supporting people with emotional and relational struggles. Her approach centers on the client as the expert.
She combines client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. Mindfulness practices and focused skill-building are used to reduce reactive patterns and improve daily coping. In sessions she aims to be both empathetic and direct.
That means having honest conversations while offering manageable skills to try between meetings. She helps people notice unhelpful habits, make small changes, and stay accountable to goals they set. Carol emphasizes practical plans for everyday life.
Whether someone wants help with panic attacks, communication problems, or healing from past trauma, she works to find methods that fit each person’s needs and pace.
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
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
Approaches Carol lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness 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 ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, anger, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and then testing small changes to feel better. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus in daily life.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist partners with each person to decide which approaches make sense based on goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions may try different techniques and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the work practical and client-driven.
Online therapy offers flexibility for those with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and full skill demonstrations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins, skill practice, or extra accountability between sessions. These options make it easier to fit consistent work on stress, anger, anxiety, and other concerns into everyday schedules.
Questions people ask about Carol
What concerns does Carol help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, and career or relationship worries.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, mixing empathy with practical skill teaching from CBT, ACT, and mindfulness.
How much counseling experience does she have?
Carol has 21 years of professional experience working in clinical and community settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.