Carlithea Farrington
Supportive clinical social worker focused on practical change
LCSW North Carolina
- Experience
- 11 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Carlithea
Carlithea Farrington offers compassionate, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, trauma, grief, and a range of life transitions.
Background and approach
She emphasizes dignity and respect in each interaction and aims to meet clients where they are to help them identify realistic goals and workable steps forward. With 11 years as a licensed clinical social worker, Carlithea blends evidence-informed approaches to tailor treatment to individual needs.
Her practice draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-focused perspectives, and client-centered principles to address mood disorders, addiction concerns, intimacy and parenting challenges, workplace stress, and related issues. She has experience across settings including schools, hospitals, government agencies, and independent practice, which informs a flexible style that balances warmth with practical problem-solving.
Carlithea is licensed in North Carolina (NC LCSW C011261) and New Jersey (NJ LCSW 44SC06154600) and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients who prefer a collaborative, respectful approach will find a clinician focused on listening carefully, clarifying values and priorities, and supporting steady progress toward meaningful change.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing alternative behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Sessions typically include practical skills, homework, and collaborative problem-solving to address specific challenges.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build willingness to experience difficult thoughts and feelings while taking value-guided action. This approach can support people coping with grief, chronic stress, and life transitions by fostering psychological flexibility.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Carlithea partners with clients to evaluate what methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. The process is collaborative, with treatment choices guided by the client's priorities and responses over time.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling and accessing care more convenient for people with busy lives or mobility limits. These formats support continuity of care and allow therapists to deliver skills-based work, emotional processing, and communication practice in ways that fit each client's routine.
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Experience
11+ years
Licensed
North Carolina, New Jersey, Connecticut
Languages
English