Carrell Frederick, LCMHC

Carrell Frederick is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, and depression while encouraging self-love and personal growth. With 14 years of clinical experience, she combines practical, evidence-based methods with an affirming, culturally aware attitude to support clients at different stages of their journeys.

She centers care on each person’s unique story and strengths, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and related techniques to develop concrete coping skills, reduce unhelpful thinking patterns, and build resilience. Her work emphasizes collaboration - identifying goals, testing strategies in everyday life, and adjusting the plan as needs evolve. Carrell’s practice aims to help people cultivate greater self-understanding and healthier responses to stress and emotional challenges.

Known for creating compassionate, respectful spaces, she brings a culturally responsive lens to clinical work and honors the influence of identity and lived experience on mental health. Carrell offers personalized support that prioritizes dignity and empowerment, guiding clients toward sustainable changes and a stronger sense of well-being.

CBT-Informed Care and Accessible Online Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a central tool in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and anger. It often involves goal-setting, skill practice, and tracking progress to make everyday life more manageable.

She also emphasizes a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach that recognizes each person’s identity and life context. This perspective helps tailor interventions so they fit the client’s values and experiences, supporting growth in ways that feel meaningful and respectful.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Online therapy offers practical benefits for that collaboration - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make scheduling more flexible and allow continuity of care from different locations. These options can make it easier to access consistent support and to use therapy tools in real-life situations when they matter most.