Carole Sandusky, LCPC
Therapist in Illinois
Carole Sandusky is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 17 years of experience.
- Licensed inIllinois
- License180011952
- NPI 1811409154
- Experience17+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Carole
Carole Sandusky is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with 17 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, grief, parenting strain, career uncertainty, ADHD, and related concerns. Her approach respects each person's story and strengths.
She aims to offer steady, practical support as people make changes. Carole uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior.
Background and approach
She also draws on acceptance and commitment techniques to help people live according to their values, and on cognitive behavioral tools to address unhelpful thoughts and habits. Dialectical skill-building and client-centered listening are part of her toolbox as well. In sessions she focuses on clear goals and small, achievable steps.
Conversations are direct but warm, with an emphasis on learning skills you can use between meetings. She helps clients notice patterns, try new ways of responding, and track what works. Carole is comfortable addressing issues such as abandonment, attachment challenges, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, and communication or control problems.
She also supports people facing major life changes, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood challenges, and co-occurring conditions. She offers work that balances practical strategies and thoughtful listening. The aim is steady progress, not quick fixes.
Carole welcomes discussions about how therapy might fit into each person’s life and goals.
Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180011952 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1811409154 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Carole lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Carole names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment and Action in Online Therapy
Carole integrates Attachment-Based Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ways that fit remote work. Attachment-based ideas help people notice how relationships shape emotions and reactions, and the therapist will guide conversations about patterns that repeat in adult life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and committed action, helping clients identify what matters and take small steps toward it even when feelings are hard.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and practical needs, and together they will try methods that fit. Sessions can blend listening, skills practice, and homework so the approach evolves as trust and progress grow.
Online formats offer flexibility. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill coaching between sessions, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep consistent, which supports steady progress.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, trauma and grief. Carole also addresses ADHD, bipolar issues, parenting strain, career challenges, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines warm, direct listening with practical skill-building. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps, and applying new tools between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Carole brings 17 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer online?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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