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Caroline Carlson

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What is your go-to approach for individual therapy?

My go-to approach for helping you in individual therapy is to first actively listen to and connect with your story. We will then collaborate to create an individualized therapeutic approach that best matches your needs. I find the approach with the best benefit for most clients is a cognitive behavioral therapy approach, which we often will supplement with dialectical behavioral and/or solution-focused therapy techniques. The most important thing for you, the client, is to know that any therapy approach used will be tailored to best meet you where YOU are, throughout your journey.

What tools do you teach in individual therapy?

I teach the following tools in individual therapy:

  • Psychoeducation: When you discover your untapped ability to make changes about how you think, you will in turn change everything about your life!
  • Deep breathing: Developing the practice of using your senses to directly communicate calmness and clarity to the mind grows your ability to navigate the world with more empowerment and less anxiety. Consistent use of breath practice also promotes a stronger sense of inner awareness to allow you to discover your own answers from within.
  • Mindfulness: Developing the practice of mindfulness is essential to halting the continued assault on your senses created by the world's 24/7 chaos. By developing the ability to better direct your thoughts, you will shut the door on all the noise when YOU choose. As a result, you will feel less overwhelmed by the presumed expectation that you must solve every challenge all at once. When you focus on “this moment,” you experience lowered anxiety, more inner peace, and more creativity to approach a challenge.
  • Thought reframing: Sometimes we just need to be able to shift our focus a few degrees to see things entirely differently than the assumptions or negative views that keep us trapped and unable to see there are ALWAYS MORE POSSIBILITIES!
  • Grounding: Keeping your feet “on the ground” is essential to allow for clear thinking and is an invaluable tool for calming severe anxiety or panic attacks.
  • Therapeutic workbooks: Verbalizing your thoughts in writing rather than visualizing only in your mind provides deeper processing of new thinking and better integration of learned skills.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when he/she begins to authentically verbalize understanding of needed changes followed by consistent implementation of learned skills into daily life. When this happens, lowered anxiety and a more positive mood soon follow.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement individual therapy?

Clients can supplement individual therapy time by consistently implementing techniques covered in sessions. The most significant change happens in the individual work done between sessions, not in the sessions themselves.

What should someone do to prepare for starting individual therapy?

To prepare for your first individual therapy session, I encourage you to be ready to answer the following questions:

  • What do you want to change, accomplish, or make better in therapy?
  • What would life be like if your symptoms were significantly improved?
  • What are you prepared to bring to the therapy process in order to accomplish the change you are seeking?

Starting Individual therapy

What is individual therapy?

Individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, allows people to engage in private sessions with a skilled therapist, counselor, or psychologist. The core objective of individual therapy is to establish a secure and confidential setting where you can openly discuss whatever emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges you face. Through these one-on-one sessions, the client and therapist work together to delve into, comprehend, and ultimately find solutions for the issues at hand in their life.

How does individual therapy work?

Individual therapy unfolds in a structured process, commencing with an initial assessment in which the therapist gathers essential information about your history, concerns, and objectives. Together, you and your therapist collaboratively establish specific, attainable goals for your sessions, which can encompass symptom alleviation, personal development, or finding solutions to particular challenges.

Can individual therapy help me?

Yes, individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, at Thriveworks can help you to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.

Is individual therapy conducted in person or online?

Individual therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does individual therapy last?

The duration of your individual therapy sessions will vary. The decision on the number and frequency of sessions is typically collaboratively determined by the client and therapist.

How much does individual therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Raleigh therapists and counselors accept 23 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Caresource

  • Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

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Self-pay costs at Raleigh
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Karen creates a very comfortable environment. I feel at easy with her. She listens and gives thoughtful responses. I always leave with a more understanding and may times great follow up resources.
Steph Apr 2025
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I like Carla's therapy methods.
Carl Apr 2025
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Levi was the first person I've had therapy with. His calm voice makes it easy to talk with someone about my concerns
Steven Apr 2025
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This provider is very compassionate, very professional, and an excellent therapist.
Haydee Apr 2025
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My therapist is the most understanding and down to earth I've ever had. So glad to have found him.
Chelsea Apr 2025
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I love that I can do this from home. It makes things a lot easier.
Heather Apr 2025
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Cali and Natasha have been more than helpful with fulfilling my needs.
Kayla Apr 2025
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I love my therapist! She is very action oriented and always sends me an email on things to focus and work on for the coming week after our session together. She has been extremely helpful to me.
Shelley Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Northeast Raleigh is off of Highwoods Blvd. We are across the street from Highwoods Park KinderCare, and down the road from Taco Bell.

Phone number

(919) 822-8270

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