Carole Boes , LCSW

Carole Boes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years of experience who supports people navigating complex life changes and emotional challenges. She builds a compassionate, affirming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals as well as adults at different stages of life who are facing significant personal transitions.

Her clinical focus includes trauma, relationship dynamics, grief, and mood disorders. She regularly works with survivors of sexual assault, people experiencing workplace stress, and those adapting to events such as divorce, caregiving responsibilities, and family transitions. Carole emphasizes practical coping strategies that help clients process difficult experiences and recover a sense of personal strength.

Whether addressing post-traumatic stress, seasonal shifts in mood, or complicated relationship issues, she provides steady, non-judgmental support aimed at helping each person move toward clearer goals. Carole is committed to understanding every individual’s unique story and tailoring empathetic, goal-focused care that honors personal values and priorities.

Therapeutic approaches for online support and healing

Carole Boes integrates client-centered therapy, focusing on a respectful, empathic relationship where the client's perspective guides the process. This approach helps people clarify values, feel understood, and make decisions that align with their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior connected to anxiety, mood disorders, and stress, offering practical skills for day-to-day coping. Trauma-Focused Therapy is employed when past traumatic events are central to current difficulties; it helps people process painful memories and build strategies to manage symptoms and move forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Carole works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure that therapy stays relevant and effective for each individual.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility by letting people connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other responsibilities while maintaining continuity of support from licensed professionals and therapists.