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Entry 138871New York / United States

Carole Spivack

Carole Spivack, LCSW

New York 20 years in practice

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LCSW - anger management and self-esteem work

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  • Anger management
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness therapy

About Carole

LCSW, New York. Carole Spivack has 20 years of clinical experience helping people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns. She works directly with issues that affect self-esteem, career motivation, and intimacy-related problems. Sessions address current problems and practical skills for everyday life.

Spivack focuses on anger management as a central issue that often underlies relationship and intimacy difficulties. She helps people build a more positive self-image and stronger motivation, which can change how they approach work and close relationships. She also supports people facing life transitions and workplace strain.

Her style is interactive and direct. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also integrates mindfulness techniques to help with stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation.

Sessions typically combine short problem-focused work with practical skill-building. Clients can expect conversations that move from identifying specific triggers to trying small, manageable changes between meetings. The work includes practice exercises aimed at improving communication, impulse control, and sleep routines.

Carole practices in New York and holds the LCSW credential. She conducts sessions in English. People considering starting can follow the directory steps to complete a brief questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting. This profile does not describe session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

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How her approaches are used in remote sessions

Carole draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into specific thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete skills to change those patterns. It is often used for anxiety, mood issues, and managing compulsive responses.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and grounding practices. Mindfulness work helps reduce reactivity, calm stress, and improve focus during tense interactions or when sleep is disrupted.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will review immediate concerns, goals, and preferences with the client and test practical strategies together. Sessions can mix CBT exercises and short mindfulness practices based on what works best for the person.

This profile does not list specific session formats here; confirm the current session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Expect work that focuses on short-term skill building, homework between sessions, and regular review of what is helping.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCoaching

Also works with

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsForgivenessImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and intimacy-related issues as well as self-esteem, career challenges, sleep problems, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach?

She uses a direct, interactive, and collaborative style. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques are part of how she works.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of experience practicing social work and clinical therapy.

What credential and location apply to this therapist?

She holds an LCSW and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working with her?

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

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Carole Spivack

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