Carol Gross , LCSW

Carol Gross is a licensed clinical social worker with a long history of supporting people through life’s most difficult transitions. With 25 years of clinical experience, she brings a background that combines psychology, human behavior study, and data analysis along with earlier work as a computer system analyst. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is also a licensed behavior analyst, bringing both psychotherapy and behavior analysis perspectives to her practice.

Carol’s work centers on helping people manage anxiety, stress, depression, mood disorders, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and a range of related concerns such as grief, parenting challenges, intimacy and relationship issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also has experience addressing abandonment and attachment issues, caregiving and geriatric concerns, chronic pain and illness, codependency, blended family dynamics, and other complex presentations.

Her clinical approach emphasizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) alongside cognitive and mindfulness-based techniques. She often uses tools such as the ACT Matrix to help clients notice discomfort, clarify values, and build flexible coping strategies that support meaningful behavior change. Carol frames pain and struggle as part of a growth process and focuses on practical, values-driven steps that increase psychological flexibility and day-to-day functioning.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, clarify personal values, and take committed action toward a more meaningful life; it is often used for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and stress-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, and it is effective for mood disorders, anxiety, and many behavior-related challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of experience, which can reduce reactivity and support better emotional regulation across a wide range of concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carol collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so therapy aligns with what matters most to the client. This collaborative stance helps shape a personalized plan rather than relying on any single technique.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to attend appointments around work, caregiving, or other commitments. For many people, remote sessions increase access to licensed professionals, allow continuity of care during life transitions, and let therapists and clients work together from wherever the client is located within the therapist’s service area.