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Dorothy Carskadon

Practical, experienced therapy with clear tools

LCSW Arizona

Experience
26 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Dorothy

Dorothy Carskadon is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience who brings a practical, resource-oriented approach to therapy.

Background and approach

She grounds her work in cognitive behavioral ideas alongside client-centered listening and emotion-focused practices, offering tools and perspectives to help people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, addiction, and life transitions. Dorothy emphasizes helping clients notice connections among thoughts, emotions, and actions and provides concrete materials such as worksheets and articles to support change.

Known for blending positive psychology, emotional awareness, and solution-focused strategies, she tailors sessions to each person’s needs while encouraging intentional living and stronger emotional literacy. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including mood and anger issues, family and communication problems, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and questions about life purpose.

Dorothy practices in Arizona and communicates in English, drawing on long clinical experience to assist clients in building coping skills and making informed choices about next steps.

Approach and Online Options for Therapy

Client-centered therapy concentrates on empathetic listening and valuing each person’s perspective, creating space for clients to explore feelings and make choices that reflect their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful reactions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and shift core emotional responses that affect relationships and personal wellbeing.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be decided collaboratively. Dorothy works with clients to match methods to their goals, combining practical CBT techniques, empathic client-centered work, or emotion-focused strategies as needed to fit individual needs and preferences.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings aren’t possible. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling and allow clients to use the therapeutic tools and guidance from wherever they are, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to progress toward their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dorothy commonly address?
Dorothy works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods to provide practical tools and emotional insight.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience in clinical social work and brings long-term practice to her therapeutic work.
What are Dorothy's credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW holding IL LCSW 149008764 and TX LCSW 104727, and she practices out of Arizona.
Does she work with clients in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

Texas, Illinois, Arizona

Languages

English