Dr. Darryl Mccarroll

Practical, trauma-informed CBT and client-centered care

LCSW North Carolina

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Darryl

Dr. Darryl Mccarroll brings an approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while drawing on a range of trauma-informed and client-centered methods.

Background and approach

He integrates practical, skills-based techniques with empathic listening to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and anger. With eight years of clinical experience, he emphasizes helping people build resilience, improve communication, and restore a sense of purpose after difficult life events.

Trained across multiple therapeutic models, he works from a perspective that honors each person’s experience and goals. His background includes work in hospitals, nonprofit settings, group homes, schools, and other care environments, which informs a flexible clinical style suited to diverse concerns including sexual assault and abuse, process addictions, multicultural issues, and personality-related challenges.

Dr. Mccarroll practices as an LCSW in North Carolina and offers sessions in English, accepting clients both locally and internationally.

He frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at practical change and personal growth.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with online care

Dr. Mccarroll commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many habit-related concerns. He also draws on client-centered therapy, which prioritizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients can explore values, build self-esteem, and guide their own growth. When trauma or intense emotional dysregulation is present, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy may be used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He brings a range of tools and will adjust techniques over time so treatment remains aligned with progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy with this practice is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and lifestyles. These formats make it possible to pursue structured CBT work, skills training, or trauma-focused interventions from different locations and often at times that fit daily life, reducing logistical barriers and increasing access to consistent care.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

The practice addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, anger, and coaching needs.

What is the therapist's general approach to treatment?

He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and trauma-informed techniques, and may draw on DBT, EFT, or EMDR approaches as appropriate to the client's needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has eight years of clinical experience working in settings such as hospitals, nonprofits, group homes, schools, and other care environments.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?

He holds the LCSW credential with license NC LCSW C014041 and practices in North Carolina.

Can sessions be scheduled from other countries or in languages besides English?

Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients, enabling people outside North Carolina to access available services.

Which session formats are available for therapy?

Clients can work with the therapist through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is pricing structured for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / 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

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English