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Dr. Carol R Crowson, LPC
Alabama
LPC in Alabama - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused work
About Carol
Dr. Carol R Crowson is an LP C (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Alabama with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship concerns, grief, eating issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English. She does not accept international clients.
Carol Crowson trained at the University of Montevallo, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice and a Master of Education in Counseling and Guidance. She later completed a Doctor of Education at Nova Southeastern University. Her background includes work across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients in multiple settings.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to develop practical alternatives. She also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and reflection, emotionally-focused work to look at feelings in relationships, and motivational interviewing to highlight strengths and reasons to change. Solution-focused techniques are used to set small, doable goals.
In a typical session she helps people notice thought patterns, test new behaviors, and plan concrete steps to try between meetings. She aims for clear, practical steps rather than abstract theory. Progress is tracked by what clients can try and measure in daily life.
Prospective clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire to help match goals and preferences before scheduling a first session. The practice notes that cost varies by location and that sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her methods translate to online sessions
Dr. Crowson commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing into her work. CBT focuses on identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, which helps with anxiety, depression, and everyday coping. Motivational Interviewing concentrates on strengthening a person's reasons for change and building on existing strengths to support recovery from addictions or to tackle difficult habits.She also uses client-centered and emotionally-focused ideas to pay attention to how people describe their feelings and relationships. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process; she will work with the client to decide what fits best based on goals and preferences rather than assuming one method for everything.
If you plan to meet online, confirm the specific session formats before booking since none are listed in her biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in can be scheduled during a break, or audio-only meetings can reduce the need for higher bandwidth. These practical options aim to help people try focused strategies between sessions and keep therapeutic work connected to everyday routines.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship issues, grief, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then try different, more useful responses in daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has 30 years of experience and holds a Doctor of Education, a Master of Education in Counseling and Guidance, and a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Criminal Justice.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Alabama and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to start therapy?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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