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Caroline Unruh, LCSW

Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression ADHD
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About me

Hi there!
My name is Caroline and I'm an Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I've been a therapist for 5 years. I became a therapist to assist my clients in critically thinking through their problems; to help them find constructive solutions and overall relief. I joined Betterhelp because I know that there are many people who struggling with pandemic fatigue, isolation, fear, among many other complicated emotions due to what's going on in our world right now. I believe I facilitate a safe and judgement free space for people to obtain support. Each person is capable of being happy and well with the right tools. I also believe that people who reach out for help to get there are among the bravest.

I specialize in Clinical Diagnosis (e.g. helping you figure out what's going on in your head), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults and teens; providing trauma-informed interventions - particularly for trauma from psychological abuse or domestic violence; emotional regulation/mood swing; dealing with racial and social injustice; phobias and anxiety disorders; workplace and/or parental stress; life transitions, grief and depression. Parents - I also have significant experience with teens struggling with irritability and/or difficulties managing anger.

My experience in counseling has been with primarily adults and adolescents of all genders, religions, ethnicities, races and sexual orientations. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The primary tenet of CBT is identifying those thoughts, the behavior or situation that caused it, the resulting emotion, and how we can train our brain to start being honest I also use tenets of DBT, specifically mindfulness, as well as solution-focused therapy.
For Children and Adolescents, I am certified in a new, highly structured treatment developed and tested at Harvard called "Match-ADTC" (Modular Approach to Therapy for Teens and Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma or Conduct".

My therapy mantra is "Nothing stays terrible forever," I advocate for and practice therapy that is client centered. We will start exactly where we are, and where we go is up to you. You do not have to stay stuck. I look forward to providing encouragement, support and identifying the wonderful things about you that will allow for healing.I hope to speak with you soon!

Professional experience

5yrs in practice
Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression ADHD

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

NC LCSW C013367

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Caroline Unruh. 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.

She has honestly been the best therapist I've ever had. So sweet and kind, takes the time to listen to me and help me. I would advise anyone looking for a therapist definitely go for her. She's literally amazing!

Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Caroline for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management

Caroline has been extremely helpful in identifying ways to help me with my goals. She's also really helpful when it comes to adapting therapy based on my needs. If I have to switch up the type of session I want to do because I have sensory overload or am too depressed to want to be on camera, she's always down to switch it up. I send her journal entries so long that they could be books and apologized for their length, but she seemed enthusiastic about learning more about my story and perspectives and references the entries during our sessions. She also empathizes on a personal level, which is honestly a relief and never comes off as "neurotypical-splaining". I've been to ~5 million therapists and only now do I feel truly seen.

Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Caroline for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She’s so kind and easy to talk to. Honestly has been the reason therapy isn’t as scary to me.

Written on May 30, 2022 after therapy with Caroline for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She’s the best therapist I’ve had and I’ve seen a lot

Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Caroline for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem

Caroline was very helpful

Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Caroline for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties

Thank you Caroline for your help through the difficult time in my life. I made some difficult decisions and I am proud of it.

Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Caroline for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue