Dorothy Carskadon, LCSW
Texas · 26 years in practice
Dorothy Carskadon is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, Texas
- 104727 · expires April 2027
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149008764 · expires November 2027
- LCSW, Arizona
- LCSW-21244 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1134229081 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 26
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Dorothy
Dorothy Carskadon is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience. She practices from Arizona and brings a practical, resource-focused style to therapy. Dorothy prefers to be called Dorrie or Dorothy, whichever a client likes.
She emphasizes helping people find tools they can use between sessions. Dorrie uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. She often blends mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to match what a person needs in the moment.
Background and approach
Her work centers on understanding emotions, changing unhelpful thought patterns, and building clearer communication. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, and questions about identity and life direction. She also supports concerns such as attachment issues, chronic illness or pain, codependency, and problems with communication or control.
Topics like fatherhood issues, divorce and separation, and hospice and end-of-life counseling are also within her focus. Dorrie provides a lot of practical materials for clients to use between sessions. That can include worksheets, short readings, videos, or exercises to practice at home.
Sessions look toward skills people can try right away to reduce anxiety, manage strong feelings, or handle life transitions. She frames therapy as a collaborative effort. The goal is to help people notice patterns, try new ways of responding, and make choices that fit their values and priorities.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Dorothy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Dorothy names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Practical approaches for online therapy
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and expressing important emotions that shape how people relate and make decisions. It can help when strong feelings get in the way of connecting, regulating emotion, or moving past painful experiences.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is shared, and helps clients find their own answers rather than imposing solutions. This approach pairs well with issues that need a steady, accepting presence as people sort things out.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, physical reactions, and behavior. It offers practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and change routines that keep problems going. CBT can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and developing clearer coping habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dorothy will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. She may combine methods and adjust strategies as needs evolve so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people read facial cues and practice new communication patterns. Phone calls can be lower bandwidth and easier to fit into a break at work. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, sharing worksheets, or keeping momentum between longer sessions.
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Questions people ask
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, relationship concerns, and life changes among other challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, blending Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral methods to focus on emotions, thoughts, and actions.
How much experience does she have?
Dorothy has 26 years of clinical experience and has worked with a wide range of life and mental health concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and Texas and currently practices from Arizona.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their routine.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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