- Social anxiety
- Workplace stress
- Parenting strain
About Carolynn
Carolynn Bourque is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Louisiana with 10 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, and social anxiety and phobia. Her work often starts with clear, practical goals and small steps to make daily life more manageable.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a person-centered, trauma-informed stance. Sessions focus on improving communication skills, developing self-compassion, and building coping strategies that fit everyday routines. Carolynn also addresses caregiver stress, workplace problems, and the particular challenges young adults face.
In the room she talks through specific thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety high and experiments with different ways to respond. She helps people practice communication skills and set boundaries where control issues or guilt are a problem. Conversations also cover meaning and life purpose when people feel stuck or unsure of next steps.
Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented, with time spent on what will make a difference this week or month. She supports people working on forgiveness, self-love, and reducing shame without using jargon. Practical tools and follow-up between sessions are offered when helpful.
Carolynn works with individuals navigating workplace stress, parenting strain, and the transitions that come in young adulthood. She meets people where they are and helps them find sustainable ways to manage anxiety and reconnect with what matters to them.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Carolynn draws from evidence-based techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and skills practice. Cognitive-behavioral approaches look at unhelpful thinking and test different responses; this helps with anxiety and phobic reactions by changing patterns of thought and action. Person-centered methods emphasize the client's goals and pace, helping people talk through feelings, clarify values, and decide practical next steps.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. She will work with the client to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan when something is not helpful. The therapist and client check progress and pick strategies that feel manageable and relevant to everyday life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or school by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let clients practice skills in the settings where they actually live and interact, which many people find useful for addressing social anxiety and everyday stress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people manage stress, general anxiety, social anxiety and phobia, parenting pressures, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and workplace issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, focusing on practical skills, improved communication, and building coping strategies for daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, caregiver concerns, and young adult issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.