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About Carol
Carol Mayfield is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 36 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem and relationship concerns. She also addresses grief, career questions, compassion fatigue, and supports LGBT clients. Carol works with people facing life transitions and those who want practical coaching alongside therapy.
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and a client-centered approach. Sessions focus on clear, usable skills. Carol helps people notice unhelpful patterns, test small changes, and build coping steps that fit daily life.
Her practice is religion-neutral and she can work with clients who prefer progressive, non-religious, or Christian-informed perspectives. Conversations emphasize the client's values and goals rather than any single doctrine. The therapist listens for what matters to each person and uses that as a guide for planning work together.
Carol draws on many years of clinical experience to balance talk, skill practice, and real-world problem solving. She often blends behavioral techniques with mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing to support change. Sessions include discussion, skill coaching, and setting achievable tasks between meetings.
People considering therapy with Carol are invited to clarify goals, try practical strategies, and adjust approaches as needed. To start, prospective clients should use the site's matching flow to describe priorities and schedule a first session.
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Approaches used in remote sessions and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small committed actions in line with those values. It supports work on anxiety, low mood, and life transitions by focusing on practical steps rather than eliminating all uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and many day-to-day problems. Mindfulness Therapy builds awareness of present-moment experience through simple practices. It helps reduce reactivity and supports coping with stress and cravings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to test methods, adjust methods that are not helpful, and combine techniques that fit a client's goals and preferences. This is an ongoing, practical decision rather than a one-time label.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Many people find remote sessions useful for fitting therapy into a busy week, shortening travel time, or keeping check-ins brief when needed. Remote work can also make it easier to practice skills between meetings and to bring real-life issues into sessions for problem solving. Licensed professionals generally use a mix of discussion, skills coaching, and between-session tasks in remote care.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
36+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, career issues, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. LGBT concerns are included in her practice focus.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She mixes skills training, mindfulness, and values-focused work to help people make changes that fit day-to-day life.
How long has she practiced?
She has 36 years of clinical experience as a social worker. That experience informs how she blends several evidence-based methods.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NC LCSW, practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up flow.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site's flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.