Carol Harris, LCSW
Seasoned LCSW supporting life transitions
- Family and trauma work
- Geriatric and medical support
- International clients welcome
About Carol Harris
Carol Harris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of clinical experience supporting clients across the lifespan. Based in New York, she has worked extensively with ethnically diverse populations and their young adult children, bringing a respectful and culturally aware approach to therapy. The LCSW credential indicates specialized training and a license to provide clinical mental health services.
She has particular experience assisting geriatric clients and people coping with medical conditions, and she regularly helps individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and parenting concerns. Carol draws on a range of therapeutic methods to guide clients through transitions and complex life changes, tailoring care to each person’s circumstances and goals.
Clients benefit from her seasoned, patient, and compassionate style. She emphasizes practical coping strategies while honoring each person’s unique story, and she aims to create a steady, collaborative space for growth. Reaching out to begin therapy is a meaningful first step, and Carol offers experienced support for those ready to address emotional, relational, or life-stage challenges.
She has particular experience assisting geriatric clients and people coping with medical conditions, and she regularly helps individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and parenting concerns. Carol draws on a range of therapeutic methods to guide clients through transitions and complex life changes, tailoring care to each person’s circumstances and goals.
Clients benefit from her seasoned, patient, and compassionate style. She emphasizes practical coping strategies while honoring each person’s unique story, and she aims to create a steady, collaborative space for growth. Reaching out to begin therapy is a meaningful first step, and Carol offers experienced support for those ready to address emotional, relational, or life-stage challenges.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Carol Harris have?
Carol Harris has 25 years of experience.
Is Carol Harris a licensed therapist?
Yes. Carol Harris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details - NY LCSW 047015.
In which languages does Carol Harris provide therapy?
English
Where is Carol Harris located?
New York
How can I work with Carol Harris as my therapist?
You can work with Carol Harris through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Carol Harris work with international clients?
Yes, Carol Harris works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Carol Harris cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide In Remote Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while focusing on actions that align with personal values. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where moving forward despite discomfort matters.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in close relationships and how they influence present-day connections. It can help people address trust, closeness, abandonment concerns, and recurring relationship or intimacy issues by building more secure ways of relating.
Client-Centered Therapy treats the person as the expert on their own life and emphasizes empathy, active listening, and nonjudgmental support. It is often helpful for clients seeking a compassionate space to explore self-esteem, grief, parenting challenges, or identity concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Carol collaborates with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains practical and client-focused.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or across locations. These options expand access to licensed professionals and allow clients to continue meaningful work even when in-person visits are not feasible.