Caroline Schnarrs, LCSW
Utah LCSW specializing in trauma and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress and anxiety
- Family and relationships
About Caroline Schnarrs
Caroline Schnarrs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 23 years of experience in the helping professions. She practices in Utah after previously living and working in Michigan, and has supported individuals and families facing homelessness, mental health challenges, addictions, family conflict, and other significant life transitions. Her work has focused on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and family difficulties, parenting, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with chronic illness or disability.
Caroline’s counseling style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect for each person’s dignity. She emphasizes the therapeutic alliance and approaches therapy as a shared journey where the client’s strengths and resilience guide the work. Her clinical practice blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral strategies, solution-focused techniques, and motivational interviewing to help clients reframe thinking, develop practical coping skills, and move toward meaningful change. She believes that even small shifts in perspective can open pathways to growth and healing.
Clients can expect a supportive therapist who aims to encourage, empower, and assist in building tools for lasting change. Caroline values each story she is invited to witness and brings a steady, compassionate presence to the process of recovery and personal development.
Caroline’s counseling style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect for each person’s dignity. She emphasizes the therapeutic alliance and approaches therapy as a shared journey where the client’s strengths and resilience guide the work. Her clinical practice blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral strategies, solution-focused techniques, and motivational interviewing to help clients reframe thinking, develop practical coping skills, and move toward meaningful change. She believes that even small shifts in perspective can open pathways to growth and healing.
Clients can expect a supportive therapist who aims to encourage, empower, and assist in building tools for lasting change. Caroline values each story she is invited to witness and brings a steady, compassionate presence to the process of recovery and personal development.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Caroline Schnarrs have?
Caroline Schnarrs has 23 years of experience in the helping professions.
Is Caroline Schnarrs a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: UT LCSW 8006100-3501.
In which languages does Caroline Schnarrs provide therapy?
Caroline provides therapy in English.
Where is Caroline Schnarrs located?
Caroline is located in Utah.
How can I work with Caroline Schnarrs as my therapist?
You can work with Caroline Schnarrs through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Caroline Schnarrs work with international clients?
Caroline Schnarrs does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Caroline Schnarrs 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Approaches for Online Care and Collaborative Change
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s goals and values guide the work. It helps people build self-awareness, strengthen self-worth, and make choices that align with their priorities.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and learning practical strategies to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges where shifting thoughts and habits can reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and find internal motivation to change. It is particularly helpful when addressing readiness for change, addictions, or making difficult life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Caroline Schnarrs works collaboratively with clients to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt methods over time to find the best fit. That partnership supports realistic, client-driven progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from different locations and on schedules that fit their lives, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and practice skills between sessions.