Dr. Carol R Crowson, LPC

Dr. Carol R Crowson is an LPC with 30 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, mood concerns, and life transitions. Her background spans work with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients across different settings. Carol writes plainly and works to keep therapy practical and hopeful.

She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice, and a Master of Education in Counseling and Guidance from the University of Montevallo. She later completed a Doctor of Education at Nova Southeastern University. These degrees inform her approach to counseling and consultation.

In sessions she draws on motivational interviewing to help people identify strengths and choose next steps. She also uses client-centered techniques to build a respectful, empathetic space where clients guide the conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when patterns of thinking and behavior are getting in the way of daily functioning.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns including depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship struggles, and ADHD. She also lists aging and geriatric issues among her focus areas and discusses practical supports for life stage changes.

Carol aims to help people see progress in small, steady steps. She encourages realistic goals, active problem solving, and steady follow-through. Her style is collaborative and strengths-focused, with an emphasis on helping people take manageable actions toward improvement.

Approaches that guide online work

Dr. Crowson commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting what the client says, and helping the client set the direction for sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change them.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people identify and strengthen their motivation for change, which is useful for addictions, behavior change, and making decisions about next steps. These approaches are chosen to fit a person’s goals, not assigned before meeting. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try and will adjust the plan as progress and preferences become clear.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. The main practical advantage is flexibility - online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. It can also simplify follow-up visits and brief check-ins when someone needs quick support between in-person appointments. Licensed professionals can tailor session pacing and homework to fit everyday life and specific concerns.