Dorothy Carskadon
LCSW offering client-centered and trauma-focused care
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About
Dorothy Carskadon, LCSW, brings 26 years of clinical experience to her practice in Arizona. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina and has spent many years working with veterans and their families. Her approach blends established therapeutic frameworks with practical resources to help people navigate stressful and painful life chapters.
Dorothy draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally focused work, mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused approaches. She describes herself as a resource counselor and provides worksheets, handouts, articles, and links to support skill building between sessions. Her listed specialties include stress and anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
In sessions she aims to tailor methods to each person’s needs, emphasizing emotional awareness and practical steps toward goals. Dorothy is an LCSW who also notes a commitment to working with LGBT clients and addressing issues such as attachment, codependency, chronic pain and illness, and life purpose.
Dorothy draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally focused work, mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused approaches. She describes herself as a resource counselor and provides worksheets, handouts, articles, and links to support skill building between sessions. Her listed specialties include stress and anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
In sessions she aims to tailor methods to each person’s needs, emphasizing emotional awareness and practical steps toward goals. Dorothy is an LCSW who also notes a commitment to working with LGBT clients and addressing issues such as attachment, codependency, chronic pain and illness, and life purpose.
- Location:
- Arizona, United States
- Years Experience:
- 26
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Attachment issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCSW 149008764, TX LCSW 104727
- NPI Number: 1134229081
- License: LCSW (Texas), LCSW (Illinois), LCSW (Arizona)
Remote sessions with practical tools and emotion-focused work
Dorothy uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify links between thoughts, physical reactions, and behaviors. In accessible, structured conversations she introduces exercises and worksheets that support noticing patterns and testing new responses. This approach is suited to people who value clear strategies and step-by-step skill practice.
She also incorporates emotionally focused and mindfulness-based work to explore how feelings shape decisions and relationships. Emotionally focused strategies prioritize understanding emotional experience in relationships, while mindfulness practices encourage present-moment awareness and stress regulation. Solution-focused elements are used to set concrete goals and highlight small, achievable changes.
Online sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Dorothy frames the process as collaborative: she brings resources and structured tools while inviting clients to shape goals and choose which methods fit their situation.
What is Dorothy Carskadon's clinical experience and background?
Dorothy is an LCSW with 26 years of clinical experience. Her biography notes completion of a Master of Social Work degree from the University of South Carolina and many years working with veterans and their families.
What credentials and licenses does she hold?
She is licensed as an LCSW. License details provided are IL LCSW 149008764 and TX LCSW 104727.
Which languages does she speak?
The profile lists English as the language available for sessions.
Where is Dorothy located?
Her location is listed as Arizona.
How can clients connect for online sessions?
She offers multiple communication options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, according to the profile.
How do I get started if I want to work together?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.