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Online therapist

Carol Yauger

Compassionate help for family and life changes

Credentials
MD, LCPC
Experience
22 years
Licensed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Carol

Carol Yauger is a licensed clinician in Maryland with 22 years of professional experience. She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family tensions, and the practical work of coping with grief and life changes.

Her approach is straightforward and respectful. She talks with clients about what is happening now and what they want to change.

Background and approach

Sessions are shaped to each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. She emphasizes sensitivity and compassion in the room. Carol helps people untangle communication problems and control issues, and to work through guilt, shame, or forgiveness when those come up.

She also supports those facing questions about life purpose, pregnancy and childbirth, and women’s issues. Social anxiety and phobias are also within her scope of focus. Therapy with her involves practical conversation and clear steps to try between sessions.

She adjusts the pace to what a person can handle and revises plans as progress is made. The goal is steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes. Carol works with international clients and conducts sessions in English.

She offers several online formats so people can fit therapy into busy lives and different schedules.

Practical therapeutic techniques for online family and life issues

Carol uses evidence-based approaches that focus on clear skills and real-life change. One common technique involves teaching communication and problem-solving skills so people can address family tensions and relationship problems more effectively. This is hands-on work that practices how to say things differently and how to respond without escalating conflict.

Another frequently used approach helps people manage anxiety and stress through step-by-step coping strategies. These methods break down overwhelming feelings into achievable tasks and develop routines to reduce worry and increase daily functioning. For grief and life-change work she focuses on pacing recovery and identifying meaningful next steps rather than rushing the process.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on progress and comfort.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for parents and busy adults who need different timing or shorter check-ins. The variety makes it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting around work, appointments, and family life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family tensions, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and women's issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical, with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. She tailors dialogue and plans to each person's needs.
How long has she practiced?
She has 22 years of professional work experience in clinical practice.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, credential LC14537, and is licensed in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
22 years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English

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