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Carol Baumgardner, LCSW
Kentucky
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT based techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment
- Attachment focus
About Carol
Carol Baumgardner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with 27 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Carol writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
She sees each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, trying small behavioral changes, and practicing new ways of responding. Carol uses clear, concrete tools rather than vague explanations.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people test different approaches to thoughts and actions. Attachment-based ideas are used when relationship patterns and trust are part of the concern. Trauma-focused methods are brought in when past harm affects current functioning.
Carol typically helps people break big problems into small, manageable steps. She will talk through what is happening, suggest doable experiments, and review what worked. The emphasis is on skill building so people can manage symptoms and make choices that fit their values.
Over nearly three decades she has worked with a wide range of issues tied to emotion regulation, self-image, and relationship patterns. Carol communicates in straightforward language and aims for sessions that leave people with practical next steps they can try.
How her approaches translate to online work
Carol blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with attachment-focused ideas in online sessions. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change how someone feels and acts. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and choosing actions aligned with personal values rather than getting stuck in avoidance. Attachment-based work looks at relational patterns and how early relationship experiences influence current reactions and communication. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they decide whether to focus more on skill practice, values-based action, or relational patterns, and that plan can shift as progress is reviewed. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or let someone avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people try tools between appointments and keep momentum toward their goals.Areas of expertise
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression as listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using concrete exercises to notice thoughts and change habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds 27 years of professional experience working in mental health settings.
What credential and location are on file?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and works with clients from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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