- relationship problems
- trauma and abuse
- bipolar and depression
About Jodi
Jodi Carroll is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky with 30 years of experience. She works with people dealing with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. She focuses on understanding each person rather than fitting them into a template.
Jodi emphasizes getting to know what makes someone unique. She approaches therapy as a partnership where both people collaborate on goals and next steps. Sessions are conversational and practical, with attention to patterns that keep problems alive.
Her work addresses related struggles such as abandonment, attachment issues, family of origin problems, and communication or commitment worries. She also assists with chronic pain or health-related stress, body image concerns, substance use issues, dissociation, and the emotional effects of disasters.
Jodi helps people sort through the overwhelm that comes with major life transitions and aging-related concerns. She pays attention to how past experiences shape present behavior and relationships. The focus is on clear, manageable steps rather than abstract theory.
People find the first step is simply talking about what matters most to them. Jodi guides that conversation and helps set short-term goals. She asks about practical changes someone can make between sessions and checks in about what helps and what doesn’t.
How evidence-based methods inform online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building skills. One common approach looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep shame and guilt active, and teaches ways to test and change them in day-to-day situations. That kind of work helps with depression, bipolar mood swings, and relationship cycles.Another useful method pays attention to past wounds and attachment patterns. It helps people notice how early experiences shape reactions now and practices new ways of relating. This approach is often helpful for trauma, abandonment concerns, and family of origin issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will adjust methods over time based on what produces useful change.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every session. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while managing other daily demands.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like attachment and family of origin problems.
How would she approach shame or guilt related concerns?
She gets to know the person and looks at the patterns that keep painful feelings going, then works collaboratively on practical steps to shift those patterns.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience in clinical work and helping people with mood and relationship difficulties.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds the Kentucky LCSW credential and practices in Kentucky.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.