Carol Mayfield, LCSW

Licensed in North Carolina · 36 years in practice

Carol Mayfield offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, or major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C005069 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1871864942 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 36
Languages: English

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About Carol

Carol Mayfield offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, or major life changes. She works to make sessions feel welcoming and nonjudgmental for people of diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ individuals and those seeking faith-friendly or religion-neutral care. Carol is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, based in North Carolina with 36 years of practice.

Her approach centers on listening first and then building practical skills together.

Background and approach

She combines client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. That means clients spend time naming problems, trying small behavior changes, and practicing new ways to think and calm the body. Carol also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when useful.

Those methods help people accept difficult feelings, focus on values, and learn emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. Sessions balance emotional support with concrete strategies for coping. People can expect to work on self-esteem, relationship patterns, career concerns, compassion fatigue, or addiction-related issues in a paced way.

Carol aims to help clients set realistic goals and notice small gains between sessions. Her style is calm and practical. She emphasizes collaboration, asking what helps and adjusting plans as needed.

The goal is clearer choices, better coping, and steadier progress toward a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Carol names

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Online support

How Carol Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Carol often blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. ACT focuses on noticing and accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values to guide action. This can help when people feel stuck or unsure what matters most. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and introduces small experiments and skill practice to change unhelpful patterns. She also uses client-centered listening to create a respectful space where goals are shaped by the person in the room. Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps the client meet their goals and preferences. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and skill coaching. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and text messaging let clients send updates, ask quick questions, or check in between sessions. These options are meant to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life, while keeping the focus on real progress and usable skills.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Carol often address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, career changes, relationship issues, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and practical, combining compassionate listening with skills practice from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches.

How much experience does she have?

Carol brings 36 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does billing and cost work?

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

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