Therapist profile
Carol Holder, LCMHC, LMFT
North Carolina
LCMHC LMFT - Anger and emotion regulation
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- CredentialsLCMHC, LMFT
- LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / 15324; LMFT, North Carolina / 2098
- NPI1477767416
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT tools
- Parenting support
About Carol
Carol Holder is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in North Carolina with 15 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and related concerns. Carol uses clear, direct conversation to help people manage everyday struggles and frustrating patterns.
She draws on client-centered methods to listen and understand each person's perspective. Carol also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thinking patterns that increase anxiety or anger. Dialectical behavior strategies are part of her approach when people need tools for managing intense emotions and keeping relationships steady.
Sessions focus on practical skills and straightforward talk. Carol helps people build coping strategies, improve communication, and reduce reactions that cause regret. She also addresses complicated issues such as trauma and compassion fatigue in a step-by-step way.
Her work includes motivational interviewing to support people making life changes or facing resistant patterns. Carol explains options and helps set achievable goals, then reviews progress together. The emphasis is on useful steps rather than long explanations.
People can expect a calm, professional tone and a focus on realistic changes they can apply at home or work. Carol encourages honesty about what is and isn’t working, and she adjusts plans based on what clients report back.
How sessions work
How Carol uses evidence-based approaches online
Carol uses client-centered therapy to prioritize the client's perspective and goals. That approach involves open listening, reflective questions, and helping people name what matters to them. It is useful for sorting through relationship strain, grief, or persistent frustration.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world actions. CBT gives concrete exercises for anxiety, anger reactions, and mood shifts so people can try changes between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Carol collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their needs and adjusts the plan as progress is tracked. She explains options clearly and sets practical goals together.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so people can use an hour more effectively. Many clients use online sessions to practice communication skills in real time and then report back about what changed between meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults experiencing snapping, built-up resentment, or frustration that affects relationships and work.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical, using client-centered conversation alongside cognitive and behavioral tools.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including stress, trauma, and mood issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds NC LCMHC and NC LMFT credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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