About Carol
Carol Gilbert-Tuck is a licensed mental health counselor in New York who uses evidence-based approaches to help people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and major life changes. She emphasizes a compassionate, practical style that aims to build coping skills and steady progress. Carol writes simply and listens closely to each person’s story.
She focuses on addiction recovery, including drug and alcohol concerns, and helps people manage guilt and shame. She also works with those dealing with isolation, mood disorders, grief, and post-traumatic stress.
Background and approach
Her background includes supporting veterans as they cope with service-related challenges. Sessions center on identifying what feels most urgent and developing step-by-step ways to feel better. Carol teaches concrete tools for managing overwhelming thoughts and for handling everyday stressors.
Conversations are goal-focused but paced to match each person’s needs. With four years of clinical experience as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor, she blends practical techniques with attentive listening. She aims to help people regain routine, rebuild confidence, and make clearer choices amid change.
People who come to Carol often want straightforward help with mood, addictive behaviors, or adjusting after loss or big life shifts. She supports each person in finding workable strategies and small, achievable steps toward feeling steadier.
Evidence-based approaches that fit your life online
Carol uses established, evidence-based techniques to address mood, trauma, and addiction. One common approach focuses on learning specific coping skills for anxiety and depression - teaching ways to manage overwhelming thoughts, reduce avoidance, and build daily routines that support stability. Another approach centers on addiction recovery work, which breaks down harmful patterns and replaces them with concrete strategies to reduce substance use and handle cravings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carol will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set clear aims, try techniques in session, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more personal connection is useful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a session needs to fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or to communicate in writing when that feels easier. These options help people keep therapy consistent around busy schedules and life demands.
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- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English