Carolyn Faulkner is a licensed professional counselor with more than 30 years of experience helping adults, teens, and seniors manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and trauma.
01About Carolyn
Carolyn Faulkner is a licensed professional counselor with more than 30 years of experience helping adults, teens, and seniors manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and trauma. She approaches sessions in a practical, interactive way and focuses on clear goals clients can work toward. Her background also includes support for substance use concerns and women's issues.
Carolyn blends several evidence-based methods to tailor sessions to each person's needs. She uses Solution-Focused techniques to build on strengths and set short-term goals.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral ideas are used to notice patterns of thinking that feed anxiety and depression and to test new behaviors. Narrative approaches help people reframe difficult stories from their past into more manageable perspectives. Rational-Emotive ideas are used to challenge beliefs that increase emotional distress and to replace them with more helpful thoughts.
Carolyn helps people choose practical steps they can try between sessions. Her style is active and collaborative - she talks through problems, sets clear objectives, and tracks progress. Carolyn also spends time outside work gardening, visiting outdoor food markets, attending church, and being with family.
That balance informs her down-to-earth approach in sessions. People who want a goal-oriented, experienced counselor often find her straightforward manner easy to follow. If you want someone who will help plan realistic next steps and adjust strategies as needed, Carolyn offers that steady, experienced support.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701003047 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1700859303 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Carolyn lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Women's issues
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04Online support
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Carolyn uses several evidence-based techniques that translate well to talk-based sessions. Solution-Focused work centers on setting clear, short-term goals and identifying next steps to try between meetings; this helps people see practical progress quickly. Cognitive Behavioral methods focus on spotting patterns of thought and behavior, then testing small changes to reduce anxiety or depression. Narrative techniques help reframe difficult events into less overwhelming stories and can be done through conversation and written reflection.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Carolyn will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. She adjusts the work as progress is made so the plan stays useful and realistic for daily life.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut travel time, or pick a quieter slot during the day. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed, or for using notes and exercises between meetings to keep momentum going.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Carolyn help address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include drug and alcohol addiction, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and women’s issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is interactive and goal-focused. Sessions emphasize practical steps, skills practice, and tracking progress over time.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults, teens, and seniors across a range of concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is located in Virginia and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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