Carole Spivack , LCSW

Carole Spivack is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on anger management as a central issue that often affects relationships and intimacy, and she partners with clients to address the patterns that undermine connection and trust.

Carole helps people build a positive self-image from the inside out, concentrating on elements that shape motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and career challenges. She also brings experience supporting individuals through life transitions, helping them navigate change and discover practical ways to move forward.

Her therapeutic style is warm, interactive, direct, and collaborative, with sessions tailored to each person’s specific needs. Carole emphasizes practical strategies alongside emotional insight so clients can see tangible progress. Seeking change takes courage, and she aims to support and empower people as they take steps toward a more fulfilling, balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Carole integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy into her online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is useful for addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and anger by teaching practical skills for managing reactions and improving problem solving. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and acceptance, offering techniques to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can be helpful for stress, relationship strain, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Carole works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors methods and pacing so the work feels effective and aligned with the client's priorities.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency in care, fit sessions into a busy schedule, and access licensed professionals from different locations when availability allows.