Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Douglas Carmody, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW24424
- NPI
- 1992698476
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Douglas 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
- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and abuse
About Douglas
Douglas Carmody is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with five years of professional experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. His first aim is to listen and get a clear sense of what is causing strain right now.
Douglas uses practical conversation and focused exercises to address specific problems. He works at a steady pace and adjusts the plan as progress is made. Sessions include talking through recent events, practicing skills to reduce distress, and planning small steps that fit your life.
He pays attention to how attachment patterns and communication habits shape relationships. That can mean looking at how you and others respond under stress and testing different ways of interacting. He also helps people who are wrestling with body image, guilt and shame, or loneliness.
For caregivers and people facing separation or divorce, sessions focus on coping strategies and decision-focused planning. When trauma or post-traumatic stress is part of the picture, he addresses symptoms in manageable steps and helps reduce panic or intrusive reactions.
Douglas keeps language direct and work-focused. He asks concrete questions, sets measurable goals, and checks in on progress each session. To begin, the site’s matching questionnaire and scheduling tools are the next step for arranging a first appointment.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Douglas describes his work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach focuses on learning concrete coping skills to reduce anxiety and panic. That involves practicing breathing, grounding, and brief behavioral changes that can be used when symptoms arise. Another helpful strand looks at attachment and communication patterns. This approach examines how past relationship experiences affect current interactions and tests new ways of relating to reduce conflict and isolation. It can be useful for people worried about connection, boundaries, or recurring arguments. Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. Douglas will talk with each person about goals, current difficulties, and what feels workable in day-to-day life. Together they pick techniques and then adjust them as needed based on what helps most. Confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not specify formats. Many people find online sessions fit into busy schedules by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins around work or caregiving. Others appreciate the option to focus on skill practice from a familiar setting or to avoid the need to be on camera for every visit. These practical features can make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing everyday responsibilities.CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related areas like attachment, body image, panic, and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical conversation and focused exercises. Sessions emphasize skills, small measurable steps, and regular check-ins on progress.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience in clinical social work.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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