Therapist profile
Dr. Darryl Mccarroll, LCSW
LCSW - Family and relationship concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction and trauma
- Communication problems
About Darryl
Dr. Darryl Mccarroll is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in North Carolina with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, anger, bipolar issues, and parenting and family matters.
He uses clear, straightforward conversation to help people identify patterns that get in the way of daily life. Sessions often focus on practical skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, along with client-centered listening to clarify goals. EMDR is also part of his work for trauma-related symptoms.
Before clinical practice he served in the U.S. Army and later ran small businesses. That background shaped his interest in first responder and veteran issues and in multicultural concerns. His clinical roles have included nonprofits, hospitals, group homes, orphanages, and schools.
He draws on a mix of approaches to address communication problems, process addictions, sexual assault and abuse recovery, and the long-term effects of shame or guilt. He also supports people working through questions of life purpose and isolation or loneliness.
Dr. Mccarroll asks people to be active in setting goals. He combines skill practice, focused conversations about relationships, and trauma-focused methods when appropriate. People who want to begin are asked to use the online pathway to match and schedule a first session.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Mccarroll commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR in his work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and helping a person set their own goals, which can make online sessions feel focused and goal-oriented. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to change patterns, useful for anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. EMDR is a trauma-oriented method that uses guided bilateral stimulation along with memory processing to address distressing memories and symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will review a person’s concerns, preferences, and short-term goals and then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and may shift over time based on what is most helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also make it possible to continue work with a therapist across locations, which can benefit people who travel or live outside the therapist’s immediate area.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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What issues does he help with around the home?
He helps with stress, relationship and intimacy issues, communication problems, grief, and family-related concerns as listed in his specialties.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He blends client-centered listening with practical methods such as CBT and DBT, and uses EMDR for trauma when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience and prior service in the U.S. Army, plus work in nonprofit and hospital settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking by using the online pathway; the biography does not specify formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through that process.
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