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Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina

Carla Moore-McNeil

Carla Moore-McNeil, LCSW

North Carolina

Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and grief

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in North Carolina
LCSW, licence C004068
NPI
1093797110
Experience
27 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

These details come from information Carla supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Mindfulness and ACT

About Carla

Carla Moore-McNeil is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in North Carolina with 27 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Carla helps clients who are navigating life changes and searching for clearer direction.

She frames clients as experts in their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. Conversations tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented so progress is easier to track.

Carla uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. That can include acceptance-based methods, cognitive tools to shift unhelpful thinking, and mindfulness practices to steady difficult emotions. She also draws on techniques for processing traumatic memories when needed.

People come for help with common life pressures - work stress, relationship strain, money concerns, and major health or aging issues. She also supports people coping with cancer, eating and food-related issues, feelings of emptiness, and questions about life purpose.

Sessions typically look at what is getting in the way of daily functioning and then test simple changes. Clients can expect specific strategies and short-term goals alongside conversations about meaning and values. The focus is on workable steps that fit into everyday life.

BHow sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Carla uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in ways that fit well with remote sessions. ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking small behavior steps that reflect those values. It helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about direction. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and tests small changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. It often uses simple exercises and homework that are easy to share and track between meetings.

She also uses elements of mindfulness to help with emotion regulation and present-moment awareness. These practices can be taught in short, guided exercises during a session and then practiced in daily life. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Carla will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then suggest methods to try and adjust as needed.

Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. Remote work also makes it easier to use worksheets and audio-guided exercises between visits. The emphasis is on making therapy practical and integrable into everyday life.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Carla works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, cancer, eating and food-related concerns, emptiness, life purpose, money worries, mood disorders, self-love, and young adult issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses straightforward, practical conversations with goal-focused steps. Carla combines acceptance-based approaches, cognitive techniques, mindfulness, and other methods depending on the issue.

How much experience does she have?

She has 27 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice.

Is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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