Therapist profile
Carol Yauger, LCPC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting related concerns
Continue with CarolAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship strain
- Grief and loss
About Carol
Carol Yauger is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland with 22 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family challenges, grief, and major life changes. Carol also focuses on communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues.
Her approach is straightforward and respectful. Sessions begin with listening to what matters most to the person and identifying small, practical steps toward relief. Carol adapts conversation and planning to each person's situation rather than following a fixed script.
She helps people talk through relationship tensions and family conflicts. That often means improving communication, setting clearer boundaries, or working through past hurts such as guilt or shame. Carol also supports people coping with bereavement and major life transitions.
For someone dealing with anxiety or social fears, she focuses on manageable strategies to reduce overwhelm. When pregnancy or childbirth raises questions or strain, sessions concentrate on coping strategies and practical problem solving. Carol pays attention to roles and expectations that affect women's lives.
Her style is steady and practical. She encourages straightforward goals and checks progress in each meeting. To begin, prospective clients are invited to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the work fits their needs.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Carol uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, teaching short, repeatable strategies to manage overwhelm and reduce avoidance. Another approach addresses relationship and family concerns by improving communication and helping people set boundaries and clarify expectations. These methods are applied in plain language and tied to everyday situations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carol will collaborate with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts methods as progress is made and invites regular feedback to keep the plan useful and relevant.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats she offers. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or remove the need to be on camera when that feels difficult. Licensed professionals can offer a flexible way to continue therapy around parenting and home responsibilities without changing the core of the therapeutic work.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include communication, control issues, guilt and shame, and women's issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She listens, helps set clear goals, and suggests concrete steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional work experience and has supported people through a range of relationship and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland. Her practice location is listed as Maryland.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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