- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Carol
Dr. Carol R Crowson is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Alabama with 30 years of clinical experience. She has worked across age groups and settings, helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship problems, and other life challenges.
Her training includes a Bachelor’s 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 supported people dealing with eating concerns, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD, parenting strain, and anger management.
Dr. Crowson draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to explore feelings and relationship patterns that can be hard to name. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and to build on personal strengths.
Motivational Interviewing appears in her work to identify what matters most to a person and to encourage small, sustainable steps toward change. Solution-Focused Therapy helps keep sessions practical, with short-term goals and clear next steps.
People coming to her can expect straightforward conversations about what is getting in the way and what might help next. She asks about daily routines, relationships, and past attempts at change to shape a plan that fits each person’s situation.
Approaches used online and how they help
Dr. Crowson commonly uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name difficult feelings and notice how those emotions affect relationships and daily life. EFT focuses on emotions and interaction patterns and can be useful when someone wants to better understand attachment and repeated relationship cycles.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and reflecting so a person can find their own solutions, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps build different responses to stress and mood problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will help clients consider which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust plans based on progress and feedback. That collaborative process guides session focus and homework between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether to use video or a different format depending on bandwidth and comfort. These practical choices are discussed when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship issues, eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career worries, and related challenges.
How would you describe her approach?
Her approach includes Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to address emotions, thoughts, motivation, and practical steps.
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.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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