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Carol Metcalfe

Supportive therapist for relationship and life changes

LPC Texas

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Family, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Carol

Carol Metcalfe is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 24 years of clinical experience helping people navigate relationship and family challenges, grief and loss, parenting concerns, stress and anxiety, and difficulties related to addiction, trauma, and anger.

Background and approach

She also supports clients facing questions of self-esteem, career transitions, depression, compassion fatigue, and life purpose, and brings additional focus to adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, cancer-related issues, caregiver stress, and end-of-life or hospice concerns. Her style centers on creating a respectful, compassionate therapeutic relationship where clients can express thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Carol blends client-centered care with practical, goal-oriented techniques so clients can gain insight and develop skills to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. She works collaboratively with each person to identify priorities and to chart a path forward that fits their values and circumstances.

Clients can expect a warm, steady presence while exploring communication problems, family-of-origin issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and midlife or women’s concerns. Carol emphasizes meeting people where they are and walking alongside them through change until they reach their goals.

How Carol’s Approaches Translate to Online Care



Carol draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to guide online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy prioritizes empathetic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore emotions and values so they can discover their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Carol works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors methods and pace accordingly. Together they review what is working and adjust strategies so the therapy fits the client rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it possible to access therapeutic support from home or another convenient location, helping clients keep momentum in between life demands while working toward clearer communication, improved coping, and meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does Carol commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including relationship and family conflicts, grief, parenting struggles, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career changes, depression, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her work emphasizes a compassionate, client-centered relationship combined with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches to help clients gain insight and make concrete changes.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 24 years of professional experience providing mental health services across a range of client needs and settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The therapist is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the license TX LPC 17487 and is located in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English