At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Alabama / LPC01519
- NPI
- 1639535958
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Alabama
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational interviewing
- Strength focused
- Practical strategies
About Carol
Dr. Carol R Crowson is an LPC with 30 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical, person-centered care and uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. Her approach aims to build on strengths and move toward better daily functioning and wellbeing.
She has worked with people across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients, in a range of settings. 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.
In sessions she looks for existing strengths and uses them as starting points. Motivational Interviewing is one tool she uses to help people clarify goals and increase motivation. She blends that with client-centered listening and practical strategies from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches.
People bring many concerns to her work, including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, parenting strain, eating issues, ADHD, mood disorders, and challenges related to life changes. She aims to create straightforward, goal-focused conversations that lead to manageable steps and clearer choices.
Her style is persistent but encouraging; she emphasizes not giving up on the work or on the person. Prospective clients are invited to start by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits their schedule.
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How these approaches translate to online work
Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person’s own reasons for change and building on their strengths; it can help with addictions, ambivalence, and getting unstuck from old habits. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and uses empathic listening to clarify feelings and priorities; it is useful for stress, grief, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers practical skills to change those patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and eating issues.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process. The therapist will work collaboratively to assess needs, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients often try a few approaches in early sessions and keep the techniques that feel useful.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Because session formats are not listed here, confirm the available options before booking so you know whether remote sessions are offered and in what form. Many people find online sessions helpful for consistent check-ins, skills practice between appointments, and keeping momentum when life is busy. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHDAdditional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesCodependencyDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsMood disordersParanoiaPersonality disordersSelf-harmYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
30+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, eating issues, ADHD, mood disorders, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and strengths-focused, using Motivational Interviewing alongside client-centered listening and practical techniques to set achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings with people at different life stages.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether remote or in-person sessions are offered.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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