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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.
Professional experience
36yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue
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Carol Mayfield is helpful, kind and compassionate.
Written on Dec 13, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
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.
Written on Dec 01, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
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.
Written on Sep 09, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I love my therapist so far and I haven’t had a therapist this professional and good in a long time.
Written on Sep 08, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Aug 13, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Jun 25, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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!!
Written on Jun 24, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 10 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, and family conflicts
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.
Written on May 07, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
She's the best
Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Carol is thoughtful, measured and helpful.
Written on Mar 22, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts
Extremely professional, knowledgeable, and very supportive.
Written on Mar 18, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Carol was constructive to work with, extremely helpful, and very kind. I would recommend working with her to anyone looking for support.
Written on Mar 05, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
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
Written on Jan 14, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
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.
Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Carol for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and adhd
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!
Written on Dec 31, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Wonderful listener. Very patient and kind. Great advice and suggestions on self improvement.
Written on Oct 29, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, and self esteem
She is a great listener and makes you feel very comfortable.
Written on Apr 30, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Apr 26, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
She has helped me so much in my life with work life balance and working on my own wellness! Can’t recommend her enough!
Written on Mar 13, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and parenting issues
She's very good. I've felt calm with her.
Written on Feb 22, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
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.
Written on Feb 12, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
I have only had one session but she was a great listener and held space well.
Written on Dec 09, 2021 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and relationship issues
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.
Written on Nov 17, 2021 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
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!
Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with Carol for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Nov 04, 2021 after therapy with Carol for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
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.
Written on Oct 10, 2021 after therapy with Carol for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Sep 14, 2021 after therapy with Carol for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Carol is amazing and I highly recommend her for anybody.
Written on Aug 29, 2021 after therapy with Carol for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Aug 01, 2021 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
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.
Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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
Written on May 21, 2021 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
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.
Written on May 20, 2021 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
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