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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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Carlithea works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflict, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting and career problems, and mood disorders such as bipolar.
What is the therapist's general approach and style?
The approach is collaborative and adaptable, combining cognitive behavioral strategies with acceptance and commitment, attachment-based ideas, client-centered care, and dialectical techniques to suit each client's needs.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
The clinician has 11 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker and has worked in schools, psychiatric hospital settings, governmental agencies, and independent practice.
What credentials and licenses does the therapist hold and where are they located?
The therapist is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with NC LCSW C011261 and NJ LCSW 44SC06154600, practicing from North Carolina.
Does the therapist offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions available?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select 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 issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceInfidelityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

North Carolina, New Jersey, Connecticut

Languages

English