Carole Sandusky, LCPC
Guiding people to clearer stories and practical change
Details
| Name | Carole Sandusky |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCPC |
| Based in | Illinois |
| Licensed in | Illinois |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 17 |
About Carole
Carole Sandusky is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She works with issues like trauma, grief, ADHD, compassion fatigue, bipolar concerns, and LGBT-related stress. Carole frames the client as the expert in their story and focuses on practical steps toward change.
Her approach is conversational and respectful. She listens to each person’s story and looks for strengths they can build on.
Background and approach
Sessions are centered on what matters to the individual and on small, achievable steps that lead to relief and clearer thinking. Carole blends narrative ideas with practical techniques. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and committed action.
Attachment-informed thinking guides work on relationships and patterns that repeat over time. Over 17 years she has worked with people facing parenting stress, career shifts, adoption and foster care questions, aging and caregiver strain, and complex co-occurring issues. She pays attention to communication, boundaries, control issues, and the impact of abandonment or attachment wounds.
Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online. Carole emphasizes collaboration - clients set goals, and she helps identify methods that fit their life. Her style is steady, plainspoken, and focused on usable tools rather than jargon.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Anger management, Self esteem among the things Carole works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Carole among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Carole among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Carole among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Carole among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Carole among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Carole among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Carole among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Carole among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Carole among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Carole directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Carole directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Carole uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from unhelpful stories and re-author their life narratives, which is helpful for identity, self-esteem, and coping after loss. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and build committed actions, useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy informs work on relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current reactions, which can help with trust and communication issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Carole will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. She checks in about how techniques land and adapts the plan so it stays useful and manageable for you.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you have a face-to-face style conversation; phone is a lower-bandwidth option for spoken check-ins. Live chat or text messaging can work for brief check-ins, homework feedback, or when writing helps you process. These options make scheduling easier and let therapy fit into busy days or different time zones.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Carole address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is conversational and collaborative. She centers the client as the expert and focuses on practical steps and techniques that can be used between sessions.
What background and experience does she bring?
Carole has 17 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including compassion fatigue, adoption and foster care issues, attachment problems, and caregiver stress.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential, listed as LCPC, and practices with an Illinois license.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients for online work.
What session formats does she offer?
Carole meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist assignment; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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