Carol Harris, LCSW

Carol Harris is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. She offers calm, steady support for people facing depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, and life changes. Carol focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that get in the way of feeling better. She works in plain language and aims to make sessions feel practical and focused.

Carol has a long history helping people manage relationship and parenting concerns, and she has worked with older adults and those coping with medical issues. Her background includes work with ethnically diverse communities and helping people navigate major transitions. She brings patience and a straightforward manner to each conversation.

In session she draws on methods like cognitive behavioral therapy to notice unhelpful thinking patterns and mindfulness to build new habits. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape behavior, and client-centered approaches to keep the client's goals central. These methods are used to help with stress, self-esteem, intimacy issues, and coping with chronic conditions.

Carol describes her style as patient and kind. She focuses on practical steps people can use between appointments. She helps clients set small goals, try new ways of responding, and track what works.

Her practice is based in New York and she communicates in English. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details so they fit your life.

How her approaches translate to online work

Carol often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and habits, which can lead to clearer day-to-day choices and less distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing hard thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters, useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic illness. Attachment-based ideas look at how early and current relationships affect behavior and intimacy, which can help with relationship and communication issues.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Carol collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences. She adjusts methods over time based on what helps and what feels manageable for the client.

Confirm which online session formats are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel for those managing health concerns. Many people find video or phone sessions help them practice new habits in real life and carry changes between appointments.