Dorothy Carskadon, LCSW
- Arizona
- IL LCSW 149008764, TX LCSW 104727
Not accepting new clientsVerified 22 hours ago
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Open 4 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 4 of the last 30 days
When Dorothy was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.
Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 4 days, waitlist or full on 26 days. Most recent check, Oct 12: waitlist or full.
Days available
4/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Dorothy has been open to new clients on 4 of the last 30 days.
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About Dorothy
Hi: I am Dorrie or Dorothy, whichever you prefer. I have been a counselor for 28 years - 24 years working with Veterans and their families and the last 4 years on Better Help. I received my Master of Social Work degree from the University of South Carolina. The foundation of therapy I use is positive psychology, the cognitive behavioral approach, emotional literacy, and intentional living to guide you through your issues. Positive psychology helps you to explore yourself through recognizing the positives in your life and accentuating them. The cognitive behavioral approach enables you to examine your decisions through understanding the connection between your thoughts, beliefs, physical reactions/responses, and behaviors. The emotional literacy approach examines how your emotions influence your decisions. I call myself a resource counselor because I will provide you with a wealth of materials, including handouts, worksheets, articles, videos, and internet links, to review and hopefully apply to your life. I am a Christian and believe that the Bible expresses wisdom and encourages love. God made each of us unique, and "God saw that it was good." I am an LGBTQ+ counselor. As an experienced therapist, I will tailor my approach to meet your specific needs. My goal is to equip you with the tools to make informed decisions and help you enjoy life to the fullest. Read more Show less
What Dorothy helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
Approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
Attachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues