About Carol
Carol Yauger brings more than two decades of hands-on clinical work to her practice. She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she practices in Maryland. Carol writes and talks in a calm, direct way and aims to make first steps feel manageable for people who are nervous about starting therapy.
She focuses on stress and anxiety and helps with relationship struggles and family conflict. Grief and loss are also areas she addresses, along with life transitions that leave people feeling stuck.
Background and approach
Carol pays attention to communication patterns, control issues, and the sense of guilt or shame that can follow personal setbacks. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs. Carol listens first, then helps set simple, practical goals for change.
She works with clients on improving day-to-day coping, rebuilding connections, and finding clearer purpose when life feels off course. The approach is steady and respectful rather than rushed. Parents and people facing pregnancy or childbirth concerns can bring those topics to sessions, as can women seeking support with issues tied to gender and life stage.
Social anxiety and specific phobias are also within her scope of care. Conversations explore what matters most and how to take the next small steps. Carol accepts international clients and offers multiple ways to connect, from video calls to phone, live chat, or text messaging.
She understands that taking the first step is hard and aims to make scheduling and matching as simple as possible.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Carol uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people learn skills to manage anxiety and stress through short-term tools and behavior changes. Another concentrates on relationship and communication patterns, helping people notice interaction habits and try new ways of speaking and listening.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will begin by asking about your goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Together you can adjust the plan as progress is made or needs shift, so the work fits your life and your priorities.
Online therapy offers flexibility through multiple formats. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is helpful. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking. These options make it easier to keep consistent work on stress, relationships, and life changes even with a busy schedule.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Experience
- 22 years
- Licensed
- Maryland
- Languages
- English