Hi:
I am Dorrie or Dorothy, whichever you prefer. I have been a counselor for 28 years - 24 years working with Veterans and their families and the last 4 years on Better Help. I received my Master of Social Work degree from the University of South Carolina.
The foundation of therapy I use is positive psychology, the cognitive behavioral approach, emotional literacy, and intentional living to guide you through your issues. Positive psychology helps you to explore yourself through recognizing the positives in your life and accentuating them. The cognitive behavioral approach enables you to examine your decisions through understanding the connection between your thoughts, beliefs, physical reactions/responses, and behaviors. The emotional literacy approach examines how your emotions influence your decisions.
I call myself a resource counselor because I will provide you with a wealth of materials, including handouts, worksheets, articles, videos, and internet links, to review and hopefully apply to your life. I am a Christian and believe that the Bible expresses wisdom and encourages love. God made each of us unique, and "God saw that it was good." I am an LGBTQ+ counselor.
As an experienced therapist, I will tailor my approach to meet your specific needs. My goal is to equip you with the tools to make informed decisions and help you enjoy life to the fullest.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Attachment issues, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dorothy Carskadon. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dorothy is my life line
Written on Nov 19, 2025 after therapy with Dorothy for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dorothy is amazing. She has helped me through many stages of life. She is kind and organized in her therapy approach. Very reliable and detailed as well!
Written on Nov 06, 2025 after therapy with Dorothy for 3 years and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Really helped me a lot.
Written on Oct 22, 2025 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is an excellent therapist. She attentively listens and provides me with a range of solutions to address my concerns. Instead of simply giving me what I desire, she offers what I require to progress in my daily life.
Written on Oct 06, 2025 after therapy with Dorothy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She is very nice and helps me alot
Written on Sep 26, 2025 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Dorothy is a great therapist who made it her sole mission to help me find myself again after a hard time I went through. She listened to me no matter what I had to say and guided me to the path I need to be on. I look forward to always talking with her and seeing what she has in store for me next.
Written on Aug 06, 2025 after therapy with Dorothy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Dorrie, as she prefers to be addressed; is very skillful at listening and zeroing in. If she were a physician, she knows right where it hurts. Having said that, I will add, Dorrie has a softness about her that is soothing at the same time. Creme' of the crop for sure.
Written on May 24, 2025 after therapy with Dorothy for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and lgbt
Dorrie has been an amazing counselor and really helps to guide me in directions that open my knowledge and perspective. She has helped me to instill strength and confidence in myself and my relationship. I would recommend Dorrie as her resources, kind personality but straight forward, and overall approaches really cater to your goals and values and where you want to grow. Thank you dorrie!
Written on May 21, 2025 after therapy with Dorothy for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
She's the best. She gives me hope
Written on May 19, 2025 after therapy with Dorothy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Dorothy Carskadon is good at making the environment feel comfortable and personal without being overbearing. She has a lot of resources and is good at checking in with you.
Written on May 05, 2025 after therapy with Dorothy for 4 weeks on issues concerning addictions
I have “met with” Dorrie only once. I look forward to continuing the therapeutic Relationship.
Written on Feb 09, 2025 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Dorothy is one of a kind. She really understands listens and makes recommendations that help shape my life. I am so lucky to have her as my therapist.
Written on Jan 02, 2025 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and self esteem
Helps me recognize where my head is at and distinguish between what is in my realm and what is not. Provides many helpful resources between sessions.
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Dorothy for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing! I have very much appreciated that my treatment plan has been tailored to my needs. Thank you!
Written on Nov 18, 2024 after therapy with Dorothy for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
I've only had 2 sessions with her. So far, things are going well.
Written on Nov 13, 2024 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dori has been wonderful.
Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Dororthy is great! She allows you to speak your mind and give a real life experience/response to things. She's helped me out in ways I cannot express. I am more confident in everything i do, my perspective on things are more open and she's very good ar communicating points across. I continue going to her with new things and she prepares a way to make it easy to talk. You have to give it your all to get an all result. I appreciate you Dororthy!
Written on Oct 23, 2024 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dorothy checks in with me outside of regular visits, addresses my concerns with every meeting, offers helpful tips for managing my emotional dysfunction, and shows genuine interest in my life and my well-being.
Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Dorothy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Incredible. I couldn’t thank her enough.
Written on Jul 13, 2024 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dorothy has been instrumental and helping me develop techniques for coping in communicating I have gained valuable insight. I feel so much better.
Written on Jun 14, 2024 after therapy with Dorothy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
All has been good so far. Very helpful.
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Dorothy for 3 weeks
Dorrie listens well and is genuinely caring. She is very knowledgeable and offers a variety of resources according to her client's needs.
Written on May 22, 2024 after therapy with Dorothy for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties
Dorothy is a strong listener, offers needed perspective outside of my own and empathetic. Her skill set is exactly what I need. She offers amazing feedback and a plethora of resources for solutions and healing. She is amazing!
Written on Apr 16, 2024 after therapy with Dorothy for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and career difficulties
Dorothy is kind, compassionate and invested in helping.
Written on Mar 10, 2024 after therapy with Dorothy for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Easy to talk to
Written on Feb 07, 2024 after therapy with Dorothy for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I am extremely busy and although my therapy is important, I very much appreciate my therapist keeping in touch and sending things to help me continue this journey for my mental health.
Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Dorothy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
I think she’s amazing and she truly listens to you and she has amazing resources and apps to guide you alone the way.
Written on Jan 13, 2024 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She's been so amazing! I had some financial difficulties towards the end of last year, and when my FSA finally hit yesterday I was able to schedule with her again. I was so happy to see her message this morning asking how I was doing, that I'd been missed and she wanted to catch up with me. :)
Written on Jan 02, 2024 after therapy with Dorothy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Dorothy is great. I have a lot of basic knowledge, but Dorothy can help you understand yourself beyond what the average therapist will tell you. In a short period, I completely have faith in her ability to help. Very grateful to have her
Written on Dec 15, 2023 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She listens and has a great way of keeping me on track cause I have a lot of things going through my mind at once and she helps me focus and articulate the right things at the right times!
Written on Sep 10, 2023 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I am thankful for Dr. Dorothy helping me know with anxiety and depression
Written on Aug 27, 2023 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dorthy has been super amazing during this juncture of my life and really helped me to get through some difficult things. She is very kind and knowledgeable.
Written on Jul 16, 2023 after therapy with Dorothy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dorrie has helped me in more ways than I can count. She is an excellent therapist and I value her input!
Written on Jun 30, 2023 after therapy with Dorothy for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Dory really listens and offers many ways to help. I don't feel judged or rushed when I talk to her. She's very level-headed and receptive.
Written on Jun 30, 2023 after therapy with Dorothy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dorrie is fantastic. Would highly recommend.
Written on Jun 28, 2023 after therapy with Dorothy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dorthy is a wonderful therapist. She truly listens and gives me strategies to help me through difficult times or situations. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Jun 20, 2023 after therapy with Dorothy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Dorothy is great, she helped me through lots of tough times, she understands my concerns, and was able to, directly and indirectly, deviate my attention from negative thinking. I feel very comfortable with her.
Written on May 01, 2023 after therapy with Dorothy for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dorothy has been very helpful in a very stressful time in my life. She has terrific practical tools that I am adding to my life.
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Just started therapy, but so far I have seen that she is very attentive! Great, what anyone would want while seeking out help!
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
Dori is a very kind individual who helps me rationalize different situations with people. I really have enjoyed having her as my therapist !
Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Dorothy for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and intimacy-related issues
I’ve had multiple therapists before and Dorothy is by far the best. She’s always sending me worksheets and helping me outside of our video sessions. She listens and pushes me toward my goals. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She is an amazing therapist. She listens and gives her best educated advice. She’s made a difference in my life that’s for sure.
Written on Dec 31, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dorothy has been able to help me identify what I am struggling with and has given me tools and strategies to manage and improve not only my emotions, but my family dynamics .
Written on Dec 23, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management, and coping with life changes
I love Dorrie. She revealed things to me I never even realized right after our first session. I felt so heard. Thank you to her and the entire Better Help team!
Written on Dec 15, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
I am very pleased with Dorothy's ability to both challenge me and support me at the same time. She is very clear in her communication with me, and very receptive to my input. Compared to therapy I have had in the past, she makes me feel like she is working with me as a unique person, not trying to fit me into a mold and then give standard responses.
Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Dorothy is wonderful! Listens and helps keep me on task!
Written on Oct 04, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I love Dorothy! She’s helping me learn to coparent with a narcissist, and keep my sanity. After only 4 sessions, I’m really starting to understand the patterns and manage my responses to minimize an anger outburst.
Written on Sep 01, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I've been working with Dorrie for a couple weeks now and everything has been better than I could have hoped. She's very active on the app, especially with responding to any questions or concerns I might have. Also very good at sending me worksheets and activities based on my needs for me to do in my down time which I really appreciate. Ive also been sharing my feeling journal with her, and I appreciate the feedback ive been getting on it.
Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She is AMAZING!! Such a sweetheart. Her worksheets are very useful. She was very easy to talk to and offered no judgement. Great person. I highly recommend her. J.
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
She has been heaven sent…
She has open doors for me that I never knew existed or that I was afraid to open.
After the first session, I felt a sense of relief.
I was always resistant to the idea of talking to a stranger about my personal problems, was I EVER wrong.
Thank you Dorothy!
Written on Aug 20, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Dorothy is great! She listens to my concerns and provide ways to open up my options to seek assistance that I need.
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I already have recommended her. She's awesome. No judgement,really listens, and helps me see things in a different way without being condescending. In other words I can tell she cares and that's all that matters.
Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dorrie is amazing! I am so appreciative to have her in my life.
Written on Aug 02, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Understands what my main focus is and concerns are and helps me out
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and adhd
Amazing. Mature. Wise. Cool.
Written on Jun 17, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 months
Dori has been a wonderful therapist with loads of knowledge and tools to help me navigate anxiety.
Written on Jun 12, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dorothy is great has a huge amount of experience and is respectful of peoples beliefs.
Written on May 30, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
She’s amazing !
Written on May 29, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, anger management, and grief
Dorothy is very well mannered and respectful about every situation. She acknowledges every concern and tries to understand the meaning behind every problem. She guides you towards the right direction and helps to the best of her ability with every session. Overall; she’s very amazing!
Written on Apr 09, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
She is awesome!
Written on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dorrie is an amazing therapist!
Written on Feb 14, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Has been very helpful and encouraging. Giving lots of worksheets that I can go back to reflect on.
Written on Feb 07, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
Dorrie is amazing. She’s very attentive, gives appropriate reading and work for me to do between sessions, which I asked for. She’s dedicated, kind, a great listener and problem solver. She’s supportive and always on my side and suggests things I know my family and friends wouldn’t have suggested. Shes incredibly compassionate. Thank you for bringing us together
Written on Jan 17, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Overall very pleased with sessions very informative and uses a variety of options in my choices to move forward.
Written on Jan 16, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks
Dorrie is amazing!
Written on Jan 12, 2022 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dorrie immediately made me feel like she cared about me and my troubles. I could tell right away that she is experienced at her craft. She has approached my situation in a firm and kind manner that is both reassuring and helpful.
Written on Dec 29, 2021 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Dorothy has been nothing but extremely supportive of the difficult time I have been going through. She is caring and thoughtful and truly listens to what you have to say.
Written on Dec 29, 2021 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Dorothy never gave up on me from day 1. She always checked in to make sure I knew I was not alone at a time when I felt very alone. She was so warm and loving and it makes such a huge difference when someone is down to feel that someone cares. Thank you Dorothy!
Written on Dec 01, 2021 after therapy with Dorothy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Dorothy is an exceptional beautiful soul, anyone lucky enough to be matched with her for therapy is blessed to have her and all of her wisdom. She has a gift for getting to the root of your issues and offering a variety of ways to support you. I am forever grateful to have worked with her.
Written on Nov 27, 2021 after therapy with Dorothy for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She is very kind and comforting.
Written on Nov 12, 2021 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and self esteem
Ms. Carskadon has helped me so much in only a few weeks. She helped get clarity in my self exploration and helped me find my socialness and confidence. She helped me through a huge sudden change and it would have been immensely harder without her help. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking therapy! One of the best I've had with Better Help.
Written on Nov 10, 2021 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She has helped me greatly with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I highly recommend talking with her.
Written on Oct 24, 2021 after therapy with Dorothy for 1 month
Dorothy is a caring counselor. She takes time to listen and gets to know you. She is great at providing tools and online resources within The Better Help app.
I highly recommend her, she has a great attitude.
Written on Oct 05, 2021 after therapy with Dorothy for 2 weeks
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