- Client-centered care
- Mindfulness based tools
- Values focused work
About Carol
Carol Costner is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Alabama who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, and major life changes. She focuses on practical steps parents and individuals can use to reduce overwhelm and reconnect with what matters. Her approach aims to make daily life feel more manageable and purposeful.
She brings 21 years of experience to sessions and draws on background in nursing and community counseling. That mix informs a whole-person approach that looks at emotions, relationships, and practical routines. Carol listens closely and moves at a pace that fits each person's needs.
Her style is client-centered, meaning the person seeking help is treated as the expert on their life. She pairs that stance with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness. Those methods are used to change unhelpful patterns, clarify values, and build small, doable habits.
Carol often helps people work through family-related concerns like parenting stress and communication problems. She also supports people coping with trauma, grief, anger, guilt, and questions about life purpose and career direction. Her goal is to help people become gentler with themselves while taking clear steps toward change.
Sessions emphasize real-world tools such as thought pattern work, mindful practices, and values-based planning. The focus is on what can be done between meetings to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Carol encourages collaboration so each plan fits the person’s life and goals.
How ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness Can Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what they value and take small actions toward those values even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise. It can help with anxiety, life transitions, and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a hands-on approach that identifies unhelpful thought patterns and builds practical skills to change behaviors and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus; it pairs well with other approaches for stress, anger, and compassion fatigue.Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and daily routines, then try methods that fit. Sessions are collaborative - adjustments are made based on what helps most so the plan stays realistic and relevant.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy days, let them attend from work breaks or home, and reduce travel time. Online work also makes it easier to try brief check-ins, skills practice between meetings, and follow-up conversations that keep progress moving.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, trauma and related concerns like anger, self-esteem, and communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She combines that with practical techniques from CBT, ACT, and mindfulness to build skills and clarify values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working in health and counseling settings, including a background in nursing and community counseling.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported and are international clients served?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are offered for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.