Carol Costner, LPC

Carol Costner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 21 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She began her career in nursing after earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, bringing a practical, whole-person perspective to care. Later she completed a Master's degree in Community Counseling from Jacksonville State University and transitioned into mental health work, developing expertise in issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship problems, parenting, and compassion fatigue.

Carol’s approach centers on the belief that clients are the experts on their own lives. She practices client-centered therapy, blending solution-focused techniques, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, and narrative methods to help people manage difficult emotions and build sustainable change. She balances empathy with direct guidance, encouraging responsibility for change while helping clients avoid excessive self-criticism. Carol tailors her work to each person rather than relying on a single method, integrating strategies that fit individual needs, goals, and life circumstances.

Throughout her career she has worked across settings with both diagnosed and undiagnosed conditions, aiming to help clients reconnect with their sense of purpose and resilience. As an LPC in Alabama, Carol brings clinical experience, practical training, and a steady therapeutic presence to support people navigating life transitions and emotional strain.