Carol Kennerly, LCMHC

North Carolina · 11 years in practice

Carol Kennerly is a warm, down-to-earth licensed counselor based in North Carolina.

License and registration

LCMHC, North Carolina: 11838 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1871968776 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 11
Languages: English

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About Carol

Carol Kennerly is a warm, down-to-earth licensed counselor based in North Carolina. She speaks plainly and makes room for people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or big life changes. Carol aims to help clients build confidence and use their own strengths to move forward.

She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to create clear, practical steps. Sessions focus on values, manageable behavior changes, and noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them.

Background and approach

Carol also uses client-centered and solution-focused ideas to keep work grounded and goal-oriented. Her background includes 11 years in clinical settings where she worked with people facing trauma, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, addiction, grief, and parenting challenges. This experience shaped a style that balances gentle listening with concrete tools for everyday life.

She also supports those dealing with bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career stress. Therapy with Carol looks at what matters most to the individual and then builds short-term goals that reflect those priorities. Conversations are straightforward and practical, with a focus on what a person can try between sessions.

She believes clients are the experts on their own lives and helps them tap into their strengths. People who choose Carol often want a therapist who listens, names simple next steps, and helps track progress. She offers video, phone, chat, and text-based formats to fit different schedules and needs.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Carol lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Divorce and separation
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues

Approaches Carol names

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Online support

Using practical approaches in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to clarify what matters to them and take actions that match those values. It helps with anxiety, depression, and major life changes by focusing on meaningful goals rather than trying to eliminate difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, mood problems, sleep issues, and managing symptoms of ADHD.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Carol will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions begin by identifying what the person hopes to change, then testing strategies and adjusting as progress is made. The emphasis is on collaboration and practical next steps the client can try between meetings.

Online sessions include video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is suited to in-depth work and visual connection, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works well for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, family, or travel.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Carol commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self esteem, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career stress, and related concerns.

What style of therapy does she use?

Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, and solution-focused techniques to create practical, goal-oriented sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings with a wide range of concerns and client needs.

Where is she licensed and located?

Carol is licensed as an LCMHC in North Carolina and practices with that licensure.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

What should I do to begin working together?

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