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Carol Baumgardner
Experience
27 years
Based in
Kentucky
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Kentucky

Carol Baumgardner

LCSW

Compassionate support for lasting change

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License and NPI on record

LCSW
Kentucky · 2079
NPI
1700942471

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  • Strengths focused
  • Trauma informed
  • Practical strategies

About Carol

Carol Baumgardner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky with 27 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Carol emphasizes clients' own strengths and supports them in finding practical steps forward.

She listens first and helps people name what matters most to them. Sessions focus on clear small goals, coping skills, and ways to build confidence. Carol encourages clients to use their existing strengths while trying new approaches between meetings.

Her background includes many years working with people impacted by trauma and long-term emotional struggles. She uses a mix of therapy approaches depending on each person's needs, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy among others. This allows her to match tools to the issues a person brings to sessions.

Carol pays attention to attachment patterns and the ways they show up in relationships and daily life. She also works with those dealing with caregiver stress, codependency, dissociation, and identity-related concerns like emptiness or avoidance. Her aim is to help people build healthier patterns and clearer boundaries.

She values a respectful, collaborative style and invites clients to set the pace. Carol supports people through practical problem solving and emotional processing so they can move toward more satisfying day-to-day living.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Credentials

Kentucky

Languages

English

How Carol’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Carol uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take small committed actions toward them, which can reduce avoidance and build meaning. She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to help individuals process difficult experiences and learn grounding and safety skills for everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carol collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She adjusts techniques over time so sessions stay relevant to what a person needs in the moment.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people try techniques in their normal environment and bring real-life examples into conversations. Licensed professionals will help tailor session length and focus so therapy fits daily life rather than disrupting it.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Carol commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like attachment struggles, codependency, and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She uses a collaborative, strengths-based approach. Sessions focus on listening, setting small goals, and practicing tools between meetings.

What is her professional background?

Carol has 27 years of professional experience helping people with trauma, long-term emotional challenges, and daily stressors.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Kentucky.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps should I take to begin?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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