Carole Boes

LCSW

Pennsylvania

Seasoned LCSW focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW002686L

NPI

1598815029

Experience

35 years

Languages

English

Location

Pennsylvania

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Trauma informed approach
   • Helps with mood
   • Focus on relationships

   About Carole

   Carole Boes is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience. She creates a calm, affirming space for people who are worried about relationships, mood, or big life changes. Carole writes and talks plainly, so visitors often find it easy to begin a conversation about what matters most to them.

   Carole focuses much of her work on trauma, grief, and mood disorders. She also helps people struggling with anxiety, stress, addictions, and problems that come with major transitions like divorce or caregiving. Her experience includes supporting survivors of sexual assault and people managing workplace strain or seasonal mood shifts.

   In sessions she uses a mix of approaches to fit each person. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone wants to build readiness for change. Client-centered methods place the person’s goals at the center of the process. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers practical steps for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

   Carole aims to help people develop usable coping skills and rebuild their sense of strength. She draws on many years of practice to help someone make steady progress at a realistic pace. Her style is straightforward, respectful, and focused on what each person says they want.

   Carole holds a Pennsylvania LCSW. She practices in Pennsylvania and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people follow the site’s matching process and schedule according to availability.

2. How therapy approaches translate to online work

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and gentle guidance to build motivation for new steps. This approach can help with substance concerns, behavior change, and getting unstuck.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s goals and pace. The therapist follows the person’s lead, listens closely, and creates a respectful space for them to talk through what matters. This method is useful for addressing relationship strain, grief, and self-esteem concerns.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers straightforward exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by giving concrete tools to practice between sessions.
   
   Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. Sessions are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
   
   Session logistics vary by clinician and are not specified in the original biography, so confirm available session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options when in-person visits are difficult to schedule. Many people find these practical benefits help them stay consistent with care.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoaching

   Additional focus areas

   Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

   Experience

   35+ years

   Listed in

   Pennsylvania

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does this therapist address?

   The therapist helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship problems, parenting and family issues, self-esteem, and related areas listed on the profile.

   What is the therapist's general approach and style?

   The style is collaborative and straightforward. The therapist uses client-centered methods, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, solution-focused tools, and trauma-focused techniques to match each person’s needs.

   How much experience does the therapist have?

   The clinician has 35 years of professional experience working in social work and mental health settings.

   What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?

   She is a Pennsylvania LCSW and practices in Pennsylvania.

   Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

   Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How are fees and payment handled?

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

   How do I get started if I want to work together?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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