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Entry 095946North Carolina / United States

Carol Holder

Carol Holder, LCMHC, LMFT

North Carolina 15 years in practice

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LCMHC and LMFT focusing on mood and stress

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • CBT and DBT ideas
  • Parenting support

About Carol

LCMHC and LMFT in North Carolina with 15 years of clinical experience, Carol Holder focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

Carol meets people where they are and listens first. She adapts conversations and goals to what each person actually needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. This makes it easier to use skills outside the session.

Her background includes long-term work with adults facing mood and stress-related challenges. Over 15 years she has used client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral strategies and dialectical behavior ideas. Motivational interviewing is part of how she helps people find reasons to try new behaviors.

In a typical session Carol checks what’s most urgent, reflects back what she hears, and suggests small experiments to try between meetings. She works at a steady pace and keeps the plan simple so progress is visible.

People who want straightforward talk and concrete tools are likely to find her approach useful. She asks about current priorities and adjusts the focus as needs change. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.

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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and lets the client guide the main goals. This approach helps when someone needs space to sort out feelings and decide what matters most.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going. It breaks down patterns into manageable steps and suggests exercises to practice between meetings. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) ideas emphasize skills for emotion regulation and tolerating distress. These strategies can help when feelings feel overwhelming or when people want clearer ways to respond to stress.

Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will talk about how these methods might fit the client’s situation and try options that match goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific remote session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or to attend from a quieter space. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in when bandwidth is limited, while video can allow for more interactive skill work. Discussing practical scheduling needs helps shape a plan that fits everyday life.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a client-centered base and integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy ideas, and motivational interviewing to help people set goals and try practical skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional work experience in clinical settings working with mood and stress-related concerns.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is licensed as an LCMHC and an LMFT in North Carolina.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Carol Holder

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