I work, primarily, from an attachment-based lens believing that our earliest relationships inform our ability to connect, trust, and have healthy relationships later in life.  I also utilize an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) perspective which supposes that we all experience suffering in life but have the power to accept the hard things we deal with and commit to having a meaningful, purposeful, fulfilled life in spite of the suffering.  I also draw from a Person-Centered approach (which is very relational in nature) and Existential Therapy (which assumes and looks for the higher meaning and purpose of our experiences).  However, I have a great interest in and draw many techniques from other theoretical approaches to meet the specific needs of my clients.

I work with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds on issues including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, life change, work and/or relationship challenges, grief and loss, chronic condition management, and other mental health and life concerns.  I specialize in working with families in and through the journey of adoption, trauma, healing and attachment. 

My goal is to always create a safe, comfortable, accepting environment allowing for your growth, self-discovery, self-awareness and self-acceptance.  I utilize both in-person and virtual sessions.  

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Carole is licensed as an associate clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina (License #A15270).