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Dr. Carol R Crowson

Dr. Carol R Crowson

LPC

Therapist · Alabama · 30+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical counseling for life challenges

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  • Person-focused care
  • Strengths-based work
  • Goal-oriented steps

About Carol

Dr. Carol R Crowson is an LPC with 30 years of clinical experience. She uses a straightforward, supportive style to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, and life changes. Carol speaks plainly in sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day.

She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, person-focused relationship where clients set goals and guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors that reduce symptoms. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build on personal strengths.

Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice, a Master of Education in Counseling and Guidance from the University of Montevallo, and a Doctor of Education from Nova Southeastern University. Over three decades she has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients in many settings, bringing a broad base of practical experience to each session.

In sessions she helps people talk through relationship and family issues, mood and anxiety problems, grief, eating and addiction issues, ADHD, and concerns around self-esteem and career. She emphasizes perseverance and supports clients in taking small, manageable steps toward their goals.

People who prefer clear guidance and steady encouragement may find her approach helpful. Prospective clients are asked to follow the site's booking steps to begin the matching process and schedule a first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCodependencyDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsMood disordersParanoiaPersonality disordersSelf-harmYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Alabama

Languages

English

How these approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in the room, with the therapist listening carefully and following the client's lead to set goals and pace the work. This approach helps when someone wants a respectful, collaborative relationship and clear space to talk through feelings and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors, which can help with anxiety, anger, mood problems, and coping with life changes.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people find their own reasons to make changes and build on existing strengths. It is often useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work together with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time. That collaboration helps ensure the approach matches the client's preferences and life circumstances.

If you are considering online work, confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and let people fit therapy into a busy day. They also allow for shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed and can be adjusted to suit quieter times or lower bandwidth needs.

At a glance

Listed location
Alabama
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Alabama)
LPC · No. LPC01519
NPI
1639535958

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, eating concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style combines Client-Centered Therapy with CBT and Motivational Interviewing, focusing on respectful listening, practical strategies, and building motivation for change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 30 years of experience working in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients.

What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Alabama.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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