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Carol Mayfield, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW in North Carolina - Anxiety and Addiction
See online therapy options- CBT focused techniques
- ACT and mindfulness
- Career and grief support
About Carol
Carol Mayfield is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in North Carolina with 36 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, grief, career issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and LGBT concerns. Her language of practice is English.
Carol works with individuals who want practical, concrete ways to change thoughts and habits that cause distress. She uses straightforward techniques to notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. Sessions move at a steady, problem-solving pace and emphasize skills people can use between meetings.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices. That mix lets her offer behavioral exercises, values-based choices, emotion regulation skills, and reflective listening. Carol helps people pick skills that fit their situation rather than applying a single method every time.
She offers support for people managing addictive behaviors and for those dealing with major life transitions like job changes or loss. Practical coaching around career decisions and everyday coping is part of her work when requested. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer concerns are explicitly included in her practice.
Carol describes herself as non-religious and also able to work with people who prefer a Christian or other religion-accepting orientation. People who want clear steps to reduce anxiety, improve mood, or manage stress will find sessions focused on measurable skills and small experiments between appointments.
How CBT, ACT and Mindfulness are used in online sessions
Carol often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test simple behavior changes. CBT focuses on identifying patterns, running short experiments, and practicing new skills between sessions to reduce anxiety and low mood.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify personal values and encourage committed action even when difficult emotions remain. ACT helps people choose meaningful steps and build psychological flexibility. Mindfulness methods are used to teach present-moment awareness and lessen reactivity to stressors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what fits the client's needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a work break, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when days are busy. Talk with the therapist during the initial matching and scheduling steps about which session rhythm and format would best support day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
36+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, addiction challenges, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, career decisions, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-based, using exercises to notice thoughts and try new responses. Sessions emphasize tools people can use between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 36 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the platform terms.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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