- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness methods
About Caroline
Caroline Murray is an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) practicing in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, relationship issues, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related problems such as caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, codependency, and grief-related concerns.
Caroline uses straightforward, person-focused methods in sessions. She listens to what is happening now and helps people identify small, practical steps they can try. She draws on approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered work, and mindfulness practices.
In a typical session Caroline will help a person notice thinking and behavior patterns that get in the way. She works on skills for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and setting limits. Sessions may also cover coping plans for chronic health issues or caregiver stress and strategies for returning to work or managing career change.
She values clear goals and measurable progress. People can expect straightforward explanations of tools and short experiments to try between sessions. The aim is to build reliable ways of handling difficult moments and to reduce the impact of anxiety and stress on day-to-day life.
Caroline asks new clients to complete a brief questionnaire before their first meeting. That helps focus the first session on current concerns and immediate steps. She offers services in English and practices in North Carolina.
How her approaches work for remote sessions
Caroline commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and practicing small steps toward what matters, which can help when avoidance or worry limits participation in social situations. CBT looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers concrete techniques for testing and changing unhelpful thinking patterns.She also integrates client-centered and mindfulness methods to support steady attention to what is happening in the moment. These approaches help people notice automatic reactions and practice short exercises that reduce reactivity in everyday interactions.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Caroline will discuss options with each person, match methods to current goals, and adjust plans as progress is reviewed. The focus is on practical choices that fit the person's schedule and preferences rather than on a single fixed method.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking. If you are considering remote work, check the available session options when you sign up. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can try therapy without rearranging their whole schedule.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, career concerns, relationship issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, codependency, and grief-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She explains tools plainly and works on skills you can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with a range of mood and stress-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) registered in North Carolina and provides services there.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.