Charlene Carr, LCSW, LISW-CP

Charlene Carr is a licensed social worker with twenty years of professional experience helping individuals navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Licensed in both Connecticut and South Carolina, she holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and the LISW-CP credential, which denotes Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice. Her approach centers on respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care that honors each person’s background and circumstances.

Carr adapts conversations and treatment plans to address the specific needs of every client, blending practical strategies with attentive listening to support recovery and growth. Whether the focus is improving communication, addressing feelings of isolation or loneliness, clarifying life purpose, or cultivating self-love, she aims to create an individualized path forward. Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, she offers steady support and guidance through that first step and beyond.

Clients seeking a therapist who combines extensive experience with a patient, tailored approach will find that Charlene Carr emphasizes collaboration, clear goals, and compassionate care to help people move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care with a Licensed Social Worker

Charlene Carr uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques adapted to remote formats to help clients facing a range of concerns. One common focus is trauma-informed care, which prioritizes safety, trust, and understanding of past harm while helping individuals process and integrate difficult experiences. This approach is well suited for people coping with abuse, post-traumatic stress, or complex emotional reactions.

Another central area is skills-based coping strategies that teach practical tools for managing anxiety, stress, and mood symptoms. These strategies emphasize concrete techniques clients can use between sessions to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Carr also offers grief-focused support that helps people move through loss at a pace that honors their needs and emotions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Charlene Carr works with clients to identify which techniques match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, reduce travel barriers, and maintain continuity of treatment with licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location.