Carlithea Farrington, LCSW
Compassionate social worker who listens and guides
Details
| Name | Carlithea Farrington |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina, New Jersey, Connecticut |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 11 |
About Carlithea
Carlithea Farrington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and trauma. She writes plainly and listens closely, aiming to create a respectful space where clients can name their concerns and try new ways to move forward.
She brings 11 years of clinical experience in North Carolina and draws on several therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals, whether the issue is parenting stress, workplace conflict, substance concerns, or feelings of low self-esteem.
Background and approach
Carlithea tends to blend Narrative ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-based perspectives. That means she pays attention to the stories people tell about themselves, helps them notice what matters most, and looks at how relationships shape coping patterns. Her style is warm and down-to-earth.
She works collaboratively to set goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan as needed. Conversations may include looking at unhelpful thoughts, experimenting with new behaviors, and revising the personal narratives that keep people stuck. People who choose to work with her can expect clear guidance about next steps and a focus on skills that can be used between sessions.
Her background includes work across schools, agency settings, hospital care, and independent practice. That range informs her practical approach to everyday challenges. Carlithea is available to work in English and provides online session formats to fit different schedules and needs.
She aims to support people through change by combining active listening with concrete tools and compassionate direction.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Carlithea works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Carlithea among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Carlithea among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Carlithea among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Carlithea among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Carlithea among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Carlithea among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Carlithea among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Carlithea among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Carlithea among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Carlithea directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Carlithea directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches and online care that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their core values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up; it is useful for stress, anxiety, and mood struggles. Narrative Therapy pays attention to the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships, and it helps rewrite those stories in ways that free up new choices and possibilities. Attachment-Based ideas look at how early and current relationship patterns shape reactions and help people build healthier ways of connecting and regulating emotion.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past attempts, and personal preferences. Together they will try methods that match what feels most useful and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins, written reflection, and ongoing contact between scheduled meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while still using the selected therapeutic approaches.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Carlithea supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addictions, and many life transitions such as parenting, career shifts, and separation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends Narrative thinking with acceptance and attachment perspectives and practical CBT techniques. Sessions are collaborative, with focus on setting clear goals and trying small changes between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working in schools, government agencies, hospital settings, and independent practice, which informs her practical and versatile approach to care.
Where is she licensed to practice?
Carlithea holds LCSW credentials in North Carolina and also has an LCSW in New Jersey, and she practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
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