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Carol Mayfield, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Carol is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Carol. View 42 reviews
Great news, Carol is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in North Carolina

Recent reviews

Carol is great. Very attentive and friendly with lots of approaches, adaptable to different circumstances and very engaging!

Reviewed May 2024

Carol Mayfield is helpful, kind and compassionate.

Reviewed December 2023

More about Carol

  • 36 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hi, I'm Carol, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Addictions Counselor in North Carolina. I've been working in mental health, addictions, and/or crisis intervention since fields of mental health, addictions, and crisis intervention over 30 years ago when I was first in graduate school in Southern Illinois. I started volunteering at a drop-in crisis agency, and from that experience and my graduate school counseling work I fell in love with talking to people, getting to know them, hearing about what they were struggling with in the moment, what they were wanting to do, and what they were stuck with that was making it challenging to reach their goals. I took a circuitous route to getting my graduate degree in Rehabilitation Counseling with a mental health and addictions focus as I worked through some of my own issues, then I started working in residential and outpatient settings with people dealing with addictions, mental health issues, and eating disorders. After awhile I went back to school, this time in New Orleans, for a Master's Degree in Social Work. Since then I've been continuing with crisis intervention, mental health therapy, and addictions work.

I'm passionate about helping people look at their lives, notice what works and doesn't work, identify what they want to be different, and help them find ways to accept what is or make changes that fit for them. Although I recognize sometimes we cannot change what is, I believe we can usually change what we think and believe about what is, which in turn changes how we interact within our relationships and the world around us.

I am a compassionate, gentle, caring person who is highly ethical, believes every person can choose their own way to be in the world, and that every person has a right to do so within the limits of not hurting others and, preferably, not hurting themselves either. I am accepting of people of various races, cultures, beliefs, colors, values, sexual preferences, genders, etc.

I am quiet, calm, easy to talk with, love cats and other animals, listen well, enjoy reading and listening to books, and watch minimal TV. I have lived in Washington, Kentucky, Illinois, Alabama, Iowa, Missouri, Louisiana, and Colorado. I have worked extensively with military Veterans and come from a military family.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes LGBT Relationship issues Grief Career difficulties Coaching Compassion fatigue

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy

Licenses

Carol Mayfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871864942.

  • LCSW · North Carolina · C005069 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Carol Mayfield

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

42 reviews

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Clients mention: Helpful Great Recommend Helped Empathetic Professional Supportive Amazing Excellent Grateful

Carol is great. Very attentive and friendly with lots of approaches, adaptable to different circumstances and very engaging!

Reviewed May 2024

Carol Mayfield is helpful, kind and compassionate.

Reviewed December 2023

Carol has been a kind and supportive source of guidance for me. Sometimes I have a really hard time getting out of my head and seeing the way forward through challenging situations. But I feel like I make progress towards enjoying life and finding compassion for myself and others after every session with her. She’s really helped me so much.

Reviewed December 2023

Been working with her for 7 months now and she has completely helped me reshape my life for the better, I would highly recommend her expertise to anyone.

Reviewed September 2023

I love my therapist so far and I haven’t had a therapist this professional and good in a long time.

Reviewed September 2023

Carol is the most compassionate and intuitive person I know, and I am grateful that I get to work with her as my therapist. Her gentle and empowering approach is such a wonderful experience, and with each session I learn more about myself and recognize the tools within and outside myself that enable me to live more fully and comfortably. I cannot recommend Carol highly enough.

Reviewed August 2023

I love Carol. She is so personable and knows how to approach situations in a way which does not overwhelm me but instead creates a safe space for me to process feelings and thoughts. She has been so helpful and I am so very grateful for her patience and availability.

Reviewed June 2023

Carol has been a great help in what I feel is a mess of things with my life; I feel she truly listens and provides me tools and techniques to assist me during this time in my life. Thank you!!

Reviewed June 2023

Carol has been such a strong source of compassion and support to me for over a year now. I can't say enough how her expertise and calm, gentle guidance in our sessions has helped my anxiety. She has been so helpful in my healing, helping me see things more clearly in family relationships, my goals, and within myself. She is an excellent therapist and a wonderful person.

Reviewed May 2023

Carol is a sincerely caring and wonderful therapist, and I am so very glad that I get to work with her. Her compassion, kindness, knowledge, and experience are true gifts, and I cannot imagine having a better therapeutic experience. Carol is amazing!!!

Reviewed April 2023

Carol is thoughtful, measured and helpful.

Reviewed March 2023

Extremely professional, knowledgeable, and very supportive.

Reviewed March 2023

Carol was constructive to work with, extremely helpful, and very kind. I would recommend working with her to anyone looking for support.

Reviewed March 2023

She's the best

Reviewed April 2023

She's special, every call I've had with her has helped revolutionize my thought process for a better life, wont, put into words how much shes helped me, but, i would not be the person i am today, if she didn't enter my life.

Reviewed April 2023

Carol has been great with my grief for my estranged son- definitely helpful and I am grateful!

Reviewed February 2023

beautiful lady to work with! ty ty ty for listing to my chaos and help me give it some order and to help keep my chin up

Reviewed January 2023

Carol seems to understand me and what I need, no matter what’s going on in my life. She’s intuitive and smart with a good sense of humor.

Reviewed January 2023

Carol is a great listener. But also gives me great clarity and tools to help me understand and accept my issues. I always have a sense of relief after our sessions. Thank you Carol!

Reviewed December 2022

Carol is a true gem. She’s empathetic, kind, and wonderfully supportive. She makes me feel heard, and she gives me the good, gentle pushes I need to make the progress I’d like to make.

Reviewed November 2022

Wonderful listener. Very patient and kind. Great advice and suggestions on self improvement.

Reviewed November 2022

She has been helpful and professional! Thank you.

Reviewed September 2022

Carol is an amazing therapist and a pure joy to work with (and I never thought I would say that about therapy). She is wonderfully empathetic, a deep listener, and she offers very thoughtful and helpful suggestions. I feel safe with her, and she is incredibly knowledgeable and kind. I could not recommend her highly enough!

Reviewed July 2022

She is a great listener and makes you feel very comfortable.

Reviewed April 2022

Carol is really great at helping you find the right techniques to help you in your everyday life. I have appreciated all of her help. I have better self care values because of her help.

Reviewed April 2022

10/10

Reviewed April 2022

She has helped me so much in my life with work life balance and working on my own wellness! Can’t recommend her enough!

Reviewed March 2022

She's very good. I've felt calm with her.

Reviewed February 2022

Just want to say Carol Mayfield was a great and understanding therapist who listen to my issues with out judgement. I feel confident with her help that I will be okay just continue to take it day by day.Unfortunately not able to continue due to finances..but I recommend her don't hesitate she's excellent. Thanks Betterhelp and Carol.

Reviewed February 2022

I have only had one session but she was a great listener and held space well.

Reviewed December 2021

This is the first year I’ve done virtual counseling and I’ve had a hard time finding someone I not only get along with but also one who appropriately challenges me. Carol had take the time to get to know me and has adapted her counseling to my needs. I appreciate her intuition, counsel, kindness, and support. She is the best online counselor I’ve ever worked with!

Reviewed November 2021

Carol is thoughtful and professional. I am grateful for our sessions and her years of experience that guide what I am working through during this difficult time of life.

Reviewed November 2021

Carol has helped me navigate a difficult situation in my marriage. Her therapeutic approach is non-judgmental, empathetic and insightful. She is a skilled therapist and I highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2021

Carol was amazing. I really liked working with her. Smart, professional, and responsive. The only reason I’ve decided to not continue working with Carol is because I found a local therapist which makes in-person appointments possible.

Reviewed November 2021

Carol is so easy to talk to and helped me realize things I hadn’t thought of before. Very supportive - she has a gentle and approachable manner.

Reviewed November 2021

Carol Mayfield has been very supportive and beneficial to me in working through several difficult issues I have in my life. She listens and remembers things I’ve said. She responds to my messages quickly and is empathetic and caring in her work with me. I highly recommend her as a counselor.

Reviewed September 2021

She's great!

Reviewed September 2021

Carol is amazing and I highly recommend her for anybody.

Reviewed August 2021

Thank you for listening to my worries, struggles and concerns. So far you have been very helpful in helping me to maintain my good status of mental health.

Reviewed August 2021

Carol is an excellent listener, kind and very empathetic. She also offers practical and easy suggestions for making changes that have been very helpful to me.

Reviewed July 2021

Carol is a fantastic therapist who listens and helps you in areas you’re struggling with. It’s nice to have someone who cares, and is there for me. So glad I matched with her. 10/10

Reviewed May 2021

Carol is an excellent counselor! She has provided me with some really helpful exercises to sort through my priorities. She also asks helpful and leading questions which I really appreciate as in the past I have not always known what to say to my therapist. I also feel like whatever I say will be met with kindness and understand which is invaluable.

Reviewed May 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Carol Mayfield offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Carol Mayfield works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Carol Mayfield speak?

Carol Mayfield speaks English.

How many years of experience does Carol Mayfield have?

Carol Mayfield has 36 years of experience.

Where is Carol Mayfield licensed to practice?

Carol Mayfield is licensed to practice in North Carolina.

Does Carol Mayfield accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Carol Mayfield does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Carol Mayfield offer?

Carol Mayfield offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Somatic Therapy.

How can I communicate with Carol Mayfield?

Carol Mayfield can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Carol Mayfield?

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