Carol Costner is a licensed professional counselor in Alabama who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes.
01About Carol
Carol Costner is a licensed professional counselor in Alabama who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. She aims to make day-to-day life feel more manageable and to help people reconnect with a sense of purpose and calm. Carol listens first and helps people name the challenges that are getting in the way of living well.
She draws on 21 years of experience in clinical and community settings.
Background and approach
Her background includes nursing and a master's degree in community counseling, which shaped a practical focus on whole-person care. Carol blends skillful listening with straightforward guidance to help people move forward. In sessions she uses evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices.
She adapts techniques to each person rather than sticking to a single model. That means sessions might include values work, noticing thoughts, or practicing calming skills depending on what fits. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and communication problems, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and career stress.
Carol also helps with panic attacks, guilt and shame, low self-esteem, and finding life purpose. People who meet with her can expect a collaborative tone. She balances empathy with clear, actionable suggestions.
The focus is on small, realistic steps that can ease distress and build toward long term goals.
02Credentials
- LPC (Alabama)
- License 2866 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1407034275 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Carol lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
Methods Carol names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
These are the methods Carol 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
How Carol’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It often helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety or panic attacks. It can be useful for testing unhelpful thinking and trying new responses.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Carol will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as work progresses to keep it useful and manageable.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which give flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video is good for deeper conversations and skill practice, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text can be used for brief check-ins or when a written approach feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, childcare, or other routines while keeping the focus on progress and practical coping skills.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can Carol help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, and related issues like communication problems, guilt, shame, and panic attacks.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first and then blends practical skills with reflective work to help people make change.
What experience does she bring?
Carol has 21 years of experience and a background that includes nursing and a master’s degree in community counseling, with long experience in clinical and community settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an AL LPC, licensed in Alabama.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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