Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Carole Boes, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed clinical social worker - trauma and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW002686L
- NPI
- 1598815029
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Carole supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- LGBT support
- Trauma-focused work
- CBT and coaching
About Carole
Carole Boes is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 35 years of practice. She works with adults facing major life changes, mood concerns, trauma, grief, relationship stress, and issues related to sexuality and identity. Her plain approach focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and the strain that comes with caregiving or workplace demands.
Carole uses straightforward conversation to identify immediate problems and practical next steps. She draws on client-centered methods to listen and respond to each person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors that reduce distress.
When trauma or past abuse is part of the story, she applies trauma-focused strategies to help process those experiences at a pace the client can handle. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change behaviors related to addiction or health. Solution-Focused Therapy can help set short-term goals and map small, usable actions.
Her work includes support around parenting pressures, blended family challenges, divorce and separation, and the stresses first responders often face. She also addresses postpartum depression, seasonal mood changes, and post-traumatic stress. Carole is experienced in helping people rebuild routine and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.
Sessions emphasize clear goals, practical coping skills, and gradual steps forward. The focus is on what helps in daily life - managing emotions, repairing relationships, and finding steadier ground after loss or upheaval.
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Therapeutic approaches used in online work
Carole commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to what the client says and shaping sessions around their priorities, which helps when people need practical emotional support or clarity about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going; it works well for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills to change reactions.She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to affect daily life. That approach involves careful pacing, helping people process difficult memories and develop coping strategies to reduce their impact. Choosing the right approach is collaborative; the therapist will discuss options and adapt methods to the person’s goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in early sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, which helps people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy days. It can also allow for shorter check-ins or flexible timing when full-length sessions are difficult. Licensed professionals can use the methods above effectively in remote sessions while focusing on concrete skills and steady progress.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, relationship stress, addictions, parenting pressures, workplace issues, and related problems listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused. She uses client-centered conversation alongside CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and trauma-focused methods to set goals and practice skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of clinical experience working with adults across mood, trauma, relationship, and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, credentialed as LCSW in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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