Carole Sandusky, LCPC
Illinois LCPC supporting stress and resilience
- Stress and anxiety
- Sleep and anger
- Self esteem and confidence
About Carole Sandusky
Carole Sandusky is a licensed therapist practicing in Illinois with 17 years of professional experience. She holds the LCPC credential - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and focuses on supporting people who are coping with stress and anxiety, sleep difficulties, anger management, motivation challenges, self-esteem, and confidence. She works from a strengths-based perspective, honoring the client as the expert of their own story while helping them identify skills and resources to move through obstacles.
Carole emphasizes that seeking change takes courage and that the path toward a more fulfilling life is often gradual. She offers support and empowerment as clients take the first steps toward meaningful change, collaborating to set realistic goals and develop practical strategies. Her approach centers on respectful partnership, skill-building, and encouragement to foster resilience and greater well-being over time.
Carole emphasizes that seeking change takes courage and that the path toward a more fulfilling life is often gradual. She offers support and empowerment as clients take the first steps toward meaningful change, collaborating to set realistic goals and develop practical strategies. Her approach centers on respectful partnership, skill-building, and encouragement to foster resilience and greater well-being over time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Carole Sandusky have?
Carole Sandusky has 17 years of professional experience.
Is Carole Sandusky a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCPC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details: IL LCPC 180011952.
In which languages does Carole Sandusky provide therapy?
Carole provides therapy in English.
Where is Carole Sandusky located?
Carole is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Carole Sandusky as my therapist?
You can work with Carole Sandusky through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Carole Sandusky work with international clients?
Yes, Carole works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Carole Sandusky cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a life that matters to them. It combines mindfulness skills with practical behavioral steps and can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and motivation difficulties.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns in close relationships and how early relational experiences shape current emotional responses. This approach is often useful for people dealing with trust, intimacy, or abandonment concerns.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client's self-directed growth. It can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and confidence while navigating life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carole works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care across locations, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support.