- ACT informed
- Practical coping skills
- Grief and hospice
About Carol
Carol Gross is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people facing anxiety, depression, mood concerns, addiction, trauma, grief, and end-of-life issues. She draws on practical strategies to help people manage difficult feelings and regain a sense of direction. Carol writes plainly and meets people where they are.
Carol brings a background that started in computer systems and moved into behavior and social work. That mix shaped her interest in how people think, behave, and change. She uses everyday language and simple tools so sessions feel clear and useful rather than technical or confusing.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, plays a central role in her approach. She uses ACT exercises and the ACT Matrix to help people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness skills are also woven into sessions to address patterns that keep problems active.
In practical terms Carol helps people build coping skills for anxiety, depression, anger, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, chronic illness and caregiving stress. She supports people through grief and hospice-related issues by helping them sort priorities and respond to intense emotions. Sessions focus on what people can do next, not on long academic explanations.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She invites clients to try simple experiments between sessions and to notice what changes. People who want direct, values-focused work may find her approach especially helpful.
Carol brings a background that started in computer systems and moved into behavior and social work. That mix shaped her interest in how people think, behave, and change. She uses everyday language and simple tools so sessions feel clear and useful rather than technical or confusing.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, plays a central role in her approach. She uses ACT exercises and the ACT Matrix to help people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness skills are also woven into sessions to address patterns that keep problems active.
In practical terms Carol helps people build coping skills for anxiety, depression, anger, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, chronic illness and caregiving stress. She supports people through grief and hospice-related issues by helping them sort priorities and respond to intense emotions. Sessions focus on what people can do next, not on long academic explanations.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She invites clients to try simple experiments between sessions and to notice what changes. People who want direct, values-focused work may find her approach especially helpful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
How ACT and CBT inform online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with grief, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behavior patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep, and eating concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which supports emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try tools that match your needs. Decisions about which methods to use are collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid video when that helps them focus. Talk with the therapist about how to shape sessions so they work with your day-to-day routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Carol commonly help with?
She works with people facing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, addiction, trauma, anger, grief, and hospice or end-of-life concerns, among other struggles.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative, using plain language and practical exercises. Sessions focus on small, actionable steps and values-based choices.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience in mental health and behavior, combining social work and behavior analysis background.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW license in Utah and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.