Therapist profile
Carolina Dudley, LMSW, LISW
LISW clinician - stress and parenting support
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Carolina
Carolina Dudley is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Michigan with 18 years of experience. She conducts therapy in English and Spanish and lists areas such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, parenting, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns among her focus areas.
She draws on client-centered therapy to listen closely to each person and help them name what matters most. Carolina also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to look at patterns of thought and behavior that keep daily problems active. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work appear in sessions when clients want clear, short-term goals and practical steps forward.
Carolina notes lived experience with ADHD and autism spectrum traits and describes that background as informing how she sees neurodivergent clients' strengths and challenges. She lists additional focus areas such as caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, impulse regulation, isolation, multicultural concerns, and women’s issues.
Her practice blends direct conversation with concrete strategies. Sessions typically cover current stressors, small experiments to try between meetings, and skill work for mood and anxiety management. She also integrates coaching-style support for career and life transitions when people want actionable planning.
Sessions are arranged through the platform process. Prospective clients choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what the person says. Online sessions guided by this approach often spend time clarifying concerns and priorities so the client feels understood and can set the direction for future work.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. In an online session this usually means identifying patterns, trying small behavioral experiments between meetings, and using simple worksheets or brief homework to practice new skills for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to pick methods that match needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining listening-focused client-centered methods with CBT tools or motivational interviewing to build momentum toward change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow work that includes practical between-session tasks. Therapists often use the format that best supports the client's goals and everyday schedule.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Ohio
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting concerns, ADHD, relationship issues, trauma and related mood disorders.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses client-centered conversation along with practical methods from CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to set goals and try small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience as a licensed social worker in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds MI LMSW and OH LISW credentials and lists Michigan as her practice location.
Can sessions be done in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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