Carole Sandusky helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and the effects of trauma and grief.
01About Carole
Carole Sandusky helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and the effects of trauma and grief. She also supports concerns related to parenting, career shifts, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and compassion fatigue. Carole works with people who identify as LGBT and with those navigating major life changes.
Carole believes clients are the experts in their own stories. She focuses on strengths and practical steps people can take right away.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to boost confidence and increase coping skills rather than only talk about problems. Her approach mixes several conversational and evidence-informed methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values.
Attachment-based and client-centered ideas guide how she builds trust and listens without judgment. Carole has 17 years of experience and holds an IL LCPC credential, which is listed as LCPC. She draws on that background to help people make steady changes over time.
The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Typical sessions focus on setting clear goals, practicing new skills between meetings, and checking progress regularly. Carole emphasizes small, practical steps - better sleep routines, breathing and grounding techniques for anxiety, and communication strategies for relationship stress.
She supports clients through both sudden crises and slow transitions.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180011952 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1811409154 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Carole lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Carole names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Carole names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them control behavior, then choose actions that match what matters to them. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and for making values-based changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and replacing them with practical strategies for mood, sleep, and coping problems. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and understanding, giving people space to set the pace and focus of the work.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Carole will collaborate with each person to pick the methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That might mean mixing ACT exercises with CBT tools and client-centered listening over several sessions.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and practicing new skills. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when someone needs support between scheduled sessions. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and style while keeping the focus on progress and usable tools.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and grief, parenting strain, career changes, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and related issues.
How does she approach therapy?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on skills, values-based choices, and improving day-to-day coping.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of professional experience helping people with mood, stress, and life transitions.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Illinois and holds an IL LCPC credential listed as LCPC.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across time zones in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist details; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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