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I have been a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Illinois since 2004. I have worked with a wide range of clients, groups, and individuals from parents, young children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked with clients from all walks of life and who present with challenges and concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder and grief and loss. I have worked in a variety of fields and have learned to navigate a great many systems such as child welfare, dual disorder treatment, and behavioral health. I am also a certified forensic interviewer and have worked with patients who have experienced physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
My therapeutic style is open and engaging. I believe in the social work principles of self-determination, empowerment, and compassion. I consider my therapeutic approach to be eclectic and have studied and practiced a variety of methods such as cognitive-behavioral theory, motivational interviewing, and rational-emotive therapy. I have also completed an Advanced Psychodynamic Clinical Practice Fellowship Program which I have found to be incredibly useful over the past decade.
But my approach with you and all my clients will be individualized and will be tailored to meet your unique needs and concerns.
I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help. I also know how lonely suffering in silence can be. I am so delighted that you have chosen to step out and seek the help you need to achieve the greatness that is within you. I congratulate you on this first step and I hope to be able to help you in the future. Welcome!
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Carmel Browne. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Carmel is a great therapist. I have had a few before but never felt they were the right fit for me. Carmel challenges me & genuinely cares about the things I’m going through, hands down the best therapist I’ve had! Highly recommend her to others who are looking to make progress on their healing journey.
Written on Dec 27, 2023 after therapy with Carmel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Carmel, is thoughtful, challenging and empathetic. She is a real pleasure to speak with.
Written on Oct 02, 2023 after therapy with Carmel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Knowledgeable, transparent and relatable. Really happy with her care and expertise
Written on Sep 26, 2023 after therapy with Carmel for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She really takes the time to listen to me and gives me homework and goals.
Written on Sep 16, 2023 after therapy with Carmel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Carmel has offered me some valuable help in a difficult period of my life. She is a good, observant listener who is capable of being sympathetic and calming and at the same time constructively critical. Thank you Carmel for all the help, it is a pleasure to work with you.
Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Carmel for 8 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues
Carmel Brown is very understanding and lets you know that your concerns are valid. She was intentional about being respectful and allowing /assisting with analyzing problems and walking through solutions
Written on Jul 27, 2023 after therapy with Carmel for 4 months on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Working with Carmel has been great. She takes the time to listen, has care and concern. She responds to messages as well. I've only been going a few weeks but she has provided tremendous support. I feel heard and understood.
Written on Jul 26, 2023 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Carmel is great at what she does. She's unique in her own way. A very good therapist.
Written on Jun 02, 2023 after therapy with Carmel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Carmel was a lifeline during a very overwhelming time for me. I've enjoyed speaking with her and feel that she understands my issues and supports me. She's a calm voice of reason for my scrambled ADHD brain. :)
Written on Apr 15, 2023 after therapy with Carmel for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I have been with Carmel for over a year now. She has really helped me navigate a tough breakup and gotten to the root of many triggers and conditioned behavior that go all the way back to childhood. She has always been responsive & supportive through it all. I cannot recommend Carmel more
Written on Apr 14, 2023 after therapy with Carmel for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
I really enjoy Carmel as my therapist. She is calm and easy to talk to. She is real and honest but also gentle when you need it. She really is awesome and I look forward to the continued journey of healing she’s guiding me on.
Written on Mar 25, 2023 after therapy with Carmel for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Carmel was very professional, she listened to what I had to say and asked those questions that helped me target my thoughts. She helped me process my mental thoughts and now I am able to apply what I learned in my day to day life.
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Carmel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Carmel has been such a wonderful therapist so far! I have learned so much about myself and my identity, and it has helped me begin to heal my family traumas and live my own life of peace and happiness. I would strongly recommend Carmel for her expertise, relativity, and understanding towards others and our experiences.
Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Carmel for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I love her ! ..I feel heard ,validated ,and cared for
Written on Jan 14, 2023 after therapy with Carmel for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Easy to talk to and offers great things to think about after session
Written on Dec 08, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and grief
Carmel is a giant ray of sunshine and an amazing therapist. She pushes you in a way that gets you results and gets you living your best life.
Written on Dec 03, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Carmel is the best therapist that I have ever had. She's professional, knowledgeable, kind, and friendly. She has helped me tremendously.
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s great!
Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She always listens and reaches out if she feels you are away , she is a good therapist
Written on Nov 10, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and adhd
love love love Carmel. she really listens and knows how to dig deep. im always looking forward to my sessions with her because i always instantly feel better afterwards.
Written on Oct 25, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Carmel saved me during the most difficult time in my life. I can’t thank her enough for her wisdom, confidence in my ability to change my life, and become the woman I needed to be.
Written on Oct 22, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 7 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Carmel is my first therapist and I’m so happy that she’s the first! I love her energy and I would highly recommend her to literally anybody. 10/10
Written on Oct 19, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
As a 50-something year old adult male and first-time therapy patient, I had my share of apprehensions prior to starting my first session. 10 months and many weekly therapy sessions later, I can absolutely say that it's been life-changing and life-affirming. I've come to learn that good results are in large part a feature of finding the right therapist-patient fit. I was absolutely blessed to have found the right fit for me in Carmel Browne. Carmel's breadth of knowledge guides our solution-focused sessions. By the end of each session I feel both heard and equipped to take action towards achieving a better state of mental health.
Written on Oct 10, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
She makes you feel relaxed and comfortable enough to share, she makes you feel like you're chatting to a friend and all the while still professional.
Written on Oct 07, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
She's amazing
Written on Oct 01, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Even just a couple sessions in, Carmel has been immensely helpful! She is intentional and compassionate. I wish everyone has a Carmel in their life. Thank you Carmel for all the support you’ve given me (and others) so far :)
Written on Sep 25, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I love carmel, she is very easy to talk to and gives great advice and listening skills. Would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Carmel is the best! I really enjoy that she listen to what I have to say and gives me resources to help
Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
I really enjoy my sessions with Carmel Browne. She is attentive and has great advice.
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and sleeping disorders
I appreciate that Carmel listens to what I say and what I don't say. The experience with Carmel made me glad that I reached out for therapy.
Written on Jul 15, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Carmel Browne is amazing, she really listens to you and understands your concerns, she helps you create and set goals that you want, and she is great at keeping you accountable for the things you want to work on and change. I truly recommend her to anyone, with childhood trauma and anxiety/OCD.
Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Carmel is great. I was always hesitant to begin therapy. But after a couple sessions with Carmel, i wish i had started earlier. She has been indispensable in helping me combat my personal issues. I am very thankful that i am able to work with her.
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 6 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and anger management
Divine connection! I feel a sudden shift after each session.
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, an
Carmel is great! It’s me I gotta work on haha.
Written on May 09, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and adhd
caramel is an amazing therapist who works with you in so many different ways offering a variety of resources to better your mental health
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very professional and has some great ideas. Carmel is fun to work with and shows no judging while you talk. She wants to help and is very excited to assist you in whatever way she can, while the process goes on!
Written on Apr 27, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Carmel has been extremely helpful and insightful with my needs. Having her listen to my current road blocks and give me the tools to work through them is invaluable
Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
Carmel is knowledgeable smart compassionate. I highly recommend her.
Written on Apr 16, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
I’m new to therapy and I feel 100% comfortable with Carmel. Her counsel has really made an impacted me in a major way.
Written on Apr 09, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Carmel has been a wonderful therapist. She has made me feel comfortable opening up to her and even when she offers guidance and feedback, I never feel judged. I feel like she really listens to me and hears what I have to say and helps me understand myself and my feelings better.
Written on Apr 09, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I am so glad that I found Carmel and Better Help. What a great service and it came at just the right time for me. I am looking forward to more problem solving with her.
Written on Apr 03, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, coping with life changes, adhd, addictions, and relationship issues
I feel very comfortable speaking with her, she has given me readings, and worksheets and I really like her approach.
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Carmel has been an excellent resource to me during some very difficult times in my life. Her level of care and ability to ask questions that challenge you is truly remarkable. I am so grateful for the ability to work with an amazing therapist who not only challenges me but makes every effort to make our time together meaningful.
Written on Mar 24, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Carmel Browne has been an excellent therapist. She listens, understands, and works as a partner in the treatment.
Written on Feb 14, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue
Carmel comes with the expertise of a professional, but the charm and comfortability of an older trusted woman in your family. Like a wise aunty. I feel heard, but not talked down to. My perspective is gently challenged, while also reassuring and supplying constructive healthy coping for stress from life, family and friends.
Written on Jan 31, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Carmel is absolutely fantastic, I feel genuinely really lucky to be able to work with her. She is really approachable, easy to talk to and is very intuitive. Couldn't have asked for a better therapist.
Written on Dec 18, 2021 after therapy with Carmel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Carmel Browne really listens and makes me feel comfortable talking about things that I could never talk about normally. She's absolutely amazing and I'd recommend her to anyone.
Written on Nov 20, 2021 after therapy with Carmel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and adhd
She’s the bomb. Literally, would not continue using BetterHelp if I didn’t have her.
Written on Nov 12, 2021 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
I had a very pleasant experience with Carmel during our first therapy session. I felt that she listened to my thoughts and concerns and provided several follow questions for understanding so that she could give me some good feedback.
Written on Nov 04, 2021 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and career difficulties
I appreciate everything Carmel is doing for my journey.
Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Carmel is very easy to talk to. I have only started working with her for three sessions, but I am already seeing a change in my behavior. She gave me worksheets that helped me weigh the consequences of my actions. I was able to make decisions today that affected my relationship based on what I’ve learned from her sessions. I’ve never had such practical application from a therapist. I think what helps is the mix of texts/calls and virtual meetings. I highly recommend Carmel as a therapist.
Written on Oct 31, 2021 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
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