Carol Gross , LCSW

Carol Gross is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who brings 25 years of experience to work with individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting challenges, and a wide range of other mental and behavioral health needs. She also addresses additional focus areas such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and blended family issues, among others.

Her professional path began in systems analysis, and over time she earned dual credentials as a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed behavior analyst - the LCSW credential indicates specialized training in clinical social work and psychotherapy, while behavior analysis emphasizes understanding and modifying observable behavior. Those combined perspectives inform a practical, evidence-informed approach to care.

Carol has gravitated toward Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and integrates cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques to help people notice what matters to them, increase psychological flexibility, and take values-guided action. She frequently uses the ACT Matrix as a tool to help clients sort patterns of avoidance and move toward meaningful living. Her style centers on helping people recognize what their pain is signaling, build coping skills, and expand behaviors that support greater resilience and life satisfaction.

Throughout her career she has worked with people at different stages of life and change, offering coaching and clinical support that emphasizes compassion, practical strategies, and collaborative problem solving. Carol is based in Utah and provides services in English.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Carol Gross

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice uncomfortable thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choose actions that align with personal values. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, and it is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental attention to experience, which can support emotional regulation, stress reduction, and improved coping with chronic conditions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carol collaborates with each person to identify the methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. That collaborative stance helps tailor a practical plan that reflects what matters to the individual.

Online sessions offer flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow people to access care from home or work and to integrate therapy into busy lives. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, fit sessions around other responsibilities, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward meaningful change.