Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Earl Driscoll, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed clinical social worker - addictions and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW016967
- NPI
- 1013286632
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Earl 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
- Addictions and recovery
- Trauma and PTSD
- Mood and anxiety
About Earl
Earl Driscoll is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania with 17 years of practice. He focuses on issues such as addiction, trauma recovery, social anxiety, depression, and men's mental health. His work also covers sexuality and LGBT concerns along with problems like grief, anger, and coping with life changes.
He uses straightforward, evidence-based methods and keeps sessions practical. Clients talk through immediate problems and learn skills to manage mood, anxiety, and urges. Earl integrates strategies from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to address thinking patterns and behaviors that cause distress.
For people with trauma, he uses EMDR along with mindfulness strategies to reduce the impact of upsetting memories. Motivational interviewing is part of his approach when substance use or process addictions are present, helping clients identify reasons for change and build commitment.
Sessions also address related issues such as shame, guilt, sexual compulsivity, and isolation. He helps with career stress, compassion fatigue, and life purpose questions that often come up alongside clinical concerns. Practical coping tools and clearer decision-making are typical outcomes of his work.
Earl aims for clear goals each month and adjusts plans as needs change. He works in English and practices in Pennsylvania. People who want to begin can use the site process to complete a matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what matters to the person and uses reflective listening to help clarify goals and feelings. It suits people who need a space to order their thoughts and decide on next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviors. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) works with upsetting memories by pairing memory processing techniques with guided bilateral stimulation; it is commonly used for trauma-related symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Earl will work collaboratively to identify what fits a client's goals and preferences, and he adapts methods as progress and needs change. The plan can include skill practice, memory processing, or motivation work according to what helps most.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make scheduling easier, help fit therapy around work or family commitments, and reduce travel time. Phone or video sessions can allow shorter check-ins or more flexible timing, while other formats may suit different practical needs; check current session options when you sign up.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with addictions, trauma, social anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, grief, and related issues like shame and isolation.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses practical, evidence-based methods that focus on skills and problem solving alongside listening and personal reflection.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select 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