About Carol
Carol Costner is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Alabama. She helps people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or facing big life changes. Carol focuses on real problems like panic attacks, relationship strain, parenting stress, career questions, and feeling stuck or ashamed.
Carol brings 21 years of counseling experience to her work. She draws on several practical approaches to help people make changes they can keep. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on small, useful steps that fit each person's life.
How Carol works
Her approach centers on the client and their goals. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and client-centered techniques to help people notice what matters and act on it. The work mixes empathy with direct feedback so clients can try new ways of coping without being overly hard on themselves.
Carol’s background includes nursing and a master’s degree in community counseling, which shaped her interest in whole-person care. Over two decades she has worked in multiple settings with people facing emotional and relational challenges, both diagnosed and undiagnosed. She encourages a practical, tailored plan for each person.
That can mean learning to manage panic symptoms, improving communication, reducing guilt and shame, or finding clearer life purpose. Carol focuses on small changes that add up to better daily functioning and greater meaning.
Carol lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Carol works with
The areas below are the ones Carol selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 21 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Alabama |
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Online support options
How Carol’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters and take steps toward it even when feelings are hard. It focuses on values and small committed actions rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can reduce symptoms like panic and persistent worry.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carol will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. She checks in about what helps and adjusts the plan, so therapy stays focused and relevant to the client’s life.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can fit a shorter break or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, ongoing support, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit counseling into a busy life and keep progress moving forward.
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