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Dr. Darryl Mccarroll

Dr. Darryl Mccarroll

LCSW

North Carolina

Compassionate goal-focused social worker

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, North Carolina / C014041
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Skills-based support
    • Veteran perspective

    About Darryl

    Dr. Darryl Mccarroll is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina. He uses Motivational Interviewing alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to help people find practical steps forward. He brings eight years of clinical experience and a background that includes military service and community work.

    He draws on experience from nonprofit, hospital, group home, orphanage, and school settings. He has worked with adults on substance use, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar concerns, anxiety, and relationship challenges. He also supports people facing issues such as process addictions, social phobia, multicultural stress, and veteran and armed forces concerns.

    In sessions he tends to focus on what people want to change and how to get there. He combines listening with skills-based work, like identifying thinking patterns and building coping tools. Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach when people are weighing change or need help finding internal motivation.

    His training and roles include work as an Army veteran and years as a small business owner. He holds a Doctor of Social Work, a Master of Social Work, and a background in public relations and ministry work. His clinical background mentions trauma-focused methods as part of his practice.

    People typically meet him to address stress, addictions, trauma, intimacy concerns, communication problems, first responder issues, and life-purpose questions. Anyone considering starting growth-focused work can use the site’s matching steps to schedule an initial session.

  2. How therapeutic approaches shape online care

    Dr. Mccarroll uses Motivational Interviewing, client-centered techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy in his work. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and is often useful for addictions and behavior change. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and building a working relationship, which helps people feel heard and clearer about their next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and mood shifts.

    Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest starting points and adjustments as needed. Together they decide which methods seem most helpful and adapt them over time based on progress and feedback.

    The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people access a therapist who has experience with military issues, trauma, addictions, and relationship work without needing to switch daily routines. Discuss scheduling and format preferences during the match and first session so sessions work with everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoaching

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    North Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does he help with?

    The practice addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar concerns, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and self-esteem. Additional focuses include communication problems, first responder issues, multicultural concerns, process addictions, and sexual assault and abuse.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    He blends Motivational Interviewing and client-centered listening with skills-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies. Sessions mix attentive listening with practical tools to help people move toward their goals.

    What experience does he bring to sessions?

    He has eight years of clinical practice and experience across nonprofits, hospitals, group homes, orphanages, and schools. He also has a military background and experience as a small business owner.

    What are his credentials and where is he based?

    He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina. His profile lists educational and clinical training relevant to trauma-informed work.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted according to the practice details on the site.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform’s pricing details for exact rates.

    How do I begin working with him?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The matching steps guide you through the initial setup.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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