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Carol Mayfield, LCSW

Experienced LCSW for life transitions
  • 36 years experience
  • LGBTQ+ affirming care
  • Online and phone sessions

About Carol Mayfield

Carol Mayfield is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 36 years of professional experience helping people navigate emotional challenges and life transitions. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, addiction, low self-esteem, grief, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and other situations that call for practical coping strategies and personal growth. Her practice includes support for LGBTQ+ clients and those seeking a progressive, non-religious, religion-neutral, Christian, or other religion-accepting therapeutic approach.

Ms. Mayfield emphasizes a compassionate, individualized style that honors each person’s background and goals. She combines evidence-based techniques with a client-centered framework to help clients identify strengths, manage symptoms, and build resilience through real-world skills. Her work often focuses on developing coping tools for life changes, addressing addictive behaviors, and improving relationship and career functioning.

Throughout her career she has aimed to create an affirming environment where clients feel heard and guided toward meaningful change. Carol partners with clients to set achievable goals, explore emotions, and foster sustainable progress, offering steady professional support grounded in decades of clinical experience in North Carolina.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Carol Mayfield have?

Carol Mayfield has 36 years of experience.

Is Carol Mayfield a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is credentialed as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NC LCSW C005069.

In which languages does Carol Mayfield provide therapy?

Carol Mayfield provides therapy in English.

Where is Carol Mayfield located?

Carol Mayfield is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Carol Mayfield as my therapist?

You can work with Carol Mayfield through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Carol Mayfield work with international clients?

Carol Mayfield does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Carol Mayfield cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Carol Mayfield draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods to support clients in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical skills to change behaviors and mood, which can be helpful for depression, anxiety, and coping with addictive urges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship in which the therapist provides understanding and respect to help clients explore their own solutions and grow personally.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Carol works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She helps clients try different strategies and adjusts the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.

The online format supports flexibility and accessibility by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and practice skills in everyday settings while staying connected with a licensed professional who can guide the process.

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