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Jodi Carroll

Jodi Carroll

LCSW

Kentucky

Experienced LCSW focusing on relationships and change

Profile summary

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Kentucky · 1067
NPI
1861619843
Experience
30 years
Languages
English
Location
Kentucky

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Relationship support
  • Trauma recovery
  • Depression help

About Jodi

Jodi Carroll is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience supporting people through relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and major life changes. She focuses on building a working relationship with each person and learning what makes them different. Jodi frames therapy as a partnership and aims to make the first steps toward help feel manageable.

Her approach begins by listening closely to each person’s story and current concerns. She pays attention to relationship patterns, attachment history, and how past events shape today's reactions. Sessions tend to focus on practical ways to cope, clearer communication, and pacing work so it fits into everyday life.

Jodi also helps people who are dealing with addiction, chronic health problems, dissociation, and the impact of family of origin issues. She gives space to feelings like emptiness, fear of abandonment, and the stress that comes with blended families or caregiving for aging relatives. The goal is to build skills that reduce emotional overwhelm and improve daily functioning.

People choosing therapy with Jodi can expect calm, steady guidance and an emphasis on collaboration. She works in Kentucky and speaks English. Her LCSW credential stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and reflects her professional role in clinical practice.

If you are ready to begin, she asks that you take the short matching questionnaire and schedule a session when prompted. That first step helps match goals and availability before therapy begins.

Evidence-based approaches and how they fit online

Jodi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and improve relationships. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior and working to change them through practical exercises and new skills. This can help with depression, anxiety, and mood swings by giving clear tools to try between sessions.

Another frequent emphasis is on attachment and relationship work, which looks at how early connections shape current interactions. This work helps people notice repeating patterns, practice different ways of communicating, and make choices that support healthier relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jodi works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. She will discuss options, try techniques together, and adjust strategies as progress and feedback guide the work.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for regular check-ins that keep momentum between in-person meetings. It also makes it simpler to schedule a shorter follow-up when needed or choose a quieter setup that suits the individual’s routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Kentucky

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jodi commonly address?

She works with people facing relationship problems, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, addiction, chronic illness, and family of origin problems.

What is her therapy style like?

Jodi describes therapy as a partnership. She listens carefully, helps set practical goals, and works at a pace that fits each person’s life.

How much experience does she have?

She has worked in clinical practice for about 30 years, bringing long-term experience with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is Jodi licensed to practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Kentucky. The LCSW credential identifies her professional role in clinical social work.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Do you offer international sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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