Dorothea Carmichael, LICSW Therapy

Dorothea Carmichael, LICSW

Therapist

License verified Insurance accepted No referral necessary Background check complete Accepting new patients

Biography

"Dorothea E Carmichael is an Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who obtained her Master's degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina-Columbia in 2000. With a focus on anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues, Dorothea employs a range of therapeutic modalities, including motivational interviewing for substance use disorders, as well as CBT and ACT for clients experiencing anxiety and depression. She is committed to ongoing education and research in evidence-based methods, including the Gottman method for couples counseling, to enhance communication skills and relationship dynamics.

Throughout her career, Dorothea has provided services to diverse client populations, including at-risk youth, terminally ill patients, and survivors of domestic violence. She is allied with single mothers, women, and men's mental health, emphasizing the importance of therapy in unlocking inner strengths and empowering clients to create positive outcomes. In her personal time, she enjoys reading, practicing self-care, and socializing with family and friends. Dorothea's empathetic and informed approach makes her a dedicated advocate for her clients' personal growth and well-being."

Brightside offerings

Therapy

Clinical Focus Areas

Depression Grief & Loss Men's Issues Relationship Issues Self Esteem Women's Issues

Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Motivational Interviewing (MI) Positive Psychology Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

Languages

English

Identity

Female She/Her/Hers

Culture & faith

African American Bicultural / Multicultural People Christianity Diasporic or Black Culture

Community & allyship

Men's Mental Health Single Mothers Survivors of Trauma and Abuse Women

Credentials

LICSW

States served

Insurances accepted

Aetna All Savers Allegiance Benefit Plan Management Allwell By Wellcare Ambetter AmeriHealth Administrators (non-Medicaid plans) Blue Shield of California Carelon Behavioral Health Cigna Detroit Diesel (Carelon) Felra and UFCW Health and Welfare Fund (Carelon) GEHA Healthscopes Imperial County Schools (Carelon) Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Magellan Medica Meritain Health Nebraska Total Care New York City Employees Plan
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