Earl Driscoll, LCSW

Earl Driscoll is a Pennsylvania-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience. He works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and issues tied to sexuality and identity. He also supports those dealing with grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and problems with shame or self-esteem.

His sessions focus on concrete steps and practical change. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helpful to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and try alternative responses. He also draws on client-centered methods to listen to what matters most to each person.

Earl has particular experience with addictions, including drug, alcohol, and process addictions such as gambling or pornography. He addresses questions about intimacy, sex addiction, and men’s mental health in direct, goal-focused conversations. He works with people concerned about HIV/AIDS, isolation, or the effects of seasonal changes on mood.

Trauma care in his practice can include approaches that help process distressing memories and reduce their hold on day-to-day life. He uses EMDR and mindfulness tools in ways that aim to reduce intense physiological reactions and build clearer thinking over time.

Sessions are meant to be a place to try concrete strategies and track what changes. He combines motivational interviewing when people are making behavior changes and narrative techniques when it helps to reframe a personal story. People are invited to choose practical next steps they can test between visits.

How his approaches translate to online sessions