- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Social anxiety
About Carol
Dr. Carol Taylor Smith is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana with 15 years of experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and life changes. She also focuses on social anxiety and phobia, along with issues such as isolation, guilt and shame, and problems with communication.
She listens closely and helps people put words to what they are feeling. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, building practical coping skills, and setting small, achievable goals. The approach is straightforward and centered on what the individual needs in the moment.
Carol draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address worry, low mood, and the fear that comes with social situations. She helps people practice new responses to uncomfortable situations and develop clearer ways to communicate. Work in sessions often includes skill-building and repeated practice so new habits become easier.
Her background includes 15 years of professional counseling in Louisiana. That experience includes supporting adults through grief and major life transitions and helping people regain confidence after setbacks. She frames progress as a series of small steps rather than a single event.
People who find speaking up, meeting new people, or being observed difficult may find practical tools here. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so the therapist can learn the specific concerns and start planning next steps.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Two common evidence-based approaches she uses are behavioral work and skills practice. Behavioral work involves breaking situations into small steps and practicing responses to reduce avoidance and increase confidence in social settings. Skills practice focuses on concrete tools like breathing, grounding, and communication scripts to manage anxiety and low mood.Cognitive-style techniques are also used to help people notice anxious or negative thoughts and test them against real-life evidence. This helps reduce the power of unhelpful thoughts and makes it easier to try new behaviors in social situations.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist explores what feels manageable and what goals matter to the client, then adjusts methods and pace based on feedback and progress.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins that match a client’s schedule. Some people prefer shorter or phone-based check-ins when camera time is difficult, while others choose longer video sessions for more in-depth practice. The focus is on practical ways to apply skills to everyday life rather than on a single prescribed format.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and related issues like guilt, shame, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and focused on clear steps such as identifying strengths and learning coping strategies. The therapist listens and helps people practice new ways of responding.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional counseling experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.