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Carol Stevens

LCSW-R

Carol Stevens , LCSW-R

Therapist in New York

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About Carol

Carol Stevens is a licensed New York clinician with more than 36 years of professional experience who supports adults, couples, families and groups through life transitions and difficult emotions. She holds the LCSW-R credential, identifying her as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York, and conducts therapy in English.

With a long history of working with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship challenges, and trauma and abuse, she helps people explore their thoughts and feelings and identify practical ways to move forward. Carol prioritizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients are invited to share honestly and work toward greater fulfillment.

She emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, meeting each person where they are and tailoring her approach to the needs of the individual, couple, family or group. Seeking change can require courage, and Carol offers steady support and guidance as clients take the first steps toward a more satisfying and balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person rather than the problem, offering a respectful, empathetic space where individuals can explore feelings and values and build self-understanding. It is often helpful for concerns such as low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and coping with life changes.

Trauma-Focused Therapy provides targeted strategies to address the effects of traumatic experiences, helping people process painful memories and reduce the ways trauma interferes with daily life. It can be appropriate for survivors of abuse, accidents, or other overwhelming events.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical steps and short-term goals to create forward momentum. By concentrating on strengths and achievable changes, it supports clients facing stress, anxiety, or specific relationship or behavioral issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carol Stevens works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen - by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit care into a busy life, manage transportation or location limits, and maintain continuity of support even when schedules or circumstances change. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can use these options to provide consistent, accessible care.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Carol Stevens have?

Carol Stevens has 36 years of professional experience.

Is Carol Stevens a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW-R. License details: NY LCSW-R 025463.

In which languages does Carol Stevens provide therapy?

Carol Stevens provides therapy in English.

Where is Carol Stevens located?

Carol Stevens is located in New York.

How can I work with Carol Stevens as my therapist?

You can work with Carol Stevens through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Carol Stevens work with international clients?

Yes, Carol Stevens works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Carol Stevens cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

36+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

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