Carolyn Anderson, LPC, CA | Psychotherapist

About Carolyn Anderson

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mental Health Problem

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Social Anxiety

Insomnia

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Carolyn Anderson

Carolyn Kennedy-Anderson, MA, LPC, CPC-S, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and youth through life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Licensed in four states, she brings a warm, collaborative approach to therapy, grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and strength-based counseling. Carolyn has worked in a wide range of settingsâ€”from domestic violence shelters and outpatient clinics to military support programs and university classrooms. She has also founded a nonprofit to support underserved families, reflecting her lifelong commitment to community care and holistic healing. Her therapeutic style is client-centered and solutions-focused, offering compassionate support while empowering clients to take small, meaningful steps toward lasting change. Outside of work, Carolyn enjoys line dancing, crochet, early morning walks in the park, and sketching art. Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others. After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. You will also be able message me directly at anytime via the messaging section of your Brightside Health portal - a tool where will also track your progress, access resources, and see your treatment plan details.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

Wayne State University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1417279316

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Carolyn Anderson?

Generally, Carolyn Anderson has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Carolyn Anderson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Carolyn Anderson accepting new patients?

Carolyn Anderson generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Carolyn Anderson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Carolyn Anderson work with?

Carolyn Anderson works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Carolyn Anderson?

Carolyn Anderson frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Carolyn Anderson on their profile.