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Carol Harris

Carol Harris

LCSW

Therapist · New York · 25+ years of experience

Calm guidance for managing strong emotions

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  • Practical skills
  • Values focused
  • Patient support

About Carol

Carol Harris is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with anger, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship or parenting concerns. She also supports people facing life transitions and those managing medical or age-related challenges.

Her style is steady and patient. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. She listens for what matters most and helps clients find manageable ways to change daily routines and reactions.

Carol blends several approaches to match each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports values-based choices when emotions feel overwhelming. Attachment-Based work looks at patterns from close relationships and how they show up now.

She has spent many years working with diverse adults, including older clients and those with medical issues. That background informs how she frames problems and suggests coping strategies that fit real life.

People who come to her often want straightforward tools, calmer reactions, and clearer communication. She aims to help clients build routines and skills they can use after sessions end. If you want a practical, respectful approach to handling anger and related issues, Carol offers steady guidance and collaborative planning.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How Carol’s approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. It is often useful for anger, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing different behaviors to change how someone feels. It can help with anxiety, depression, and managing reactions in the moment. Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current trust, communication, and closeness, which can be important when anger shows up in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client collaborate to pick and adjust methods based on goals, comfort, and what actually helps in daily life. Carol listens to what matters most and combines techniques in ways that fit each person.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, since specific options are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats also work better when a video connection is not ideal or when a quick phone call helps maintain momentum between meetings. Talk with the therapist about which option would fit your routine and goals.

At a glance

Listed location
New York
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (New York)
LCSW · No. 047015
NPI
1821016973

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 concerns does Carol address?

She helps people with anger, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting and relationship issues, plus a range of other life challenges such as addictions and chronic illness.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is steady and practical. She focuses on clear goals, skills practice, and improving daily routines that affect mood and behavior.

How much experience does she have?

Carol has 25 years of clinical experience working with ethnically diverse adults and older adults with medical concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing from New York.

Which languages and international work are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How does cost work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist 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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