Carole Boes , LCSW

Carole Boes, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), brings 35 years of professional experience supporting people through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. She focuses on building a compassionate, affirming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals as well as adults across the life span who are navigating significant personal change.

Her clinical work has concentrated on trauma, relationship dynamics, grief, and mood disorders. Carole has particular experience assisting survivors of sexual assault, people facing workplace stress, and those managing major life adjustments such as divorce, caregiving responsibilities, and blended family transitions. She integrates practical strategies with empathic listening to address issues like anxiety, depression, addictions, and parenting stresses.

Carole helps clients develop resilient coping skills, process difficult experiences, and reconnect with personal strengths. Her style emphasizes individualized, respectful support that honors each person’s unique story and goals. Whether someone is working through post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood changes, or relationship complexities, she aims to create a steady space where healing and growth can emerge.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Carole integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s experience and uses empathic listening and validation to help people clarify values, build confidence, and navigate life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors. Trauma-Focused Therapy provides tools and structure for processing traumatic experiences and supporting recovery for survivors of sexual assault, post-traumatic stress, and other trauma-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carole works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor techniques that fit their situation. The aim is to select methods that feel practical and respectful of the client’s pace.

Online therapy with Carole can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for those with caregiving responsibilities, busy work schedules, or limited local options. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access consistent support from licensed professionals without rearranging daily routines.