Darice Dodd
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
About Darice
My name is Darice Dodd and I am a fully licensed therapist (LPC) in Georgia and Missouri with almost 20 years of extensive education, training, and experience in the mental health and substance abuse/ addictions field. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a credential awarded by the National Board for Certified Counselors (Board-Certified) and a Certified Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPCS) . I graduated from Georgia State University, with both a Master of Science Degree in Professional Counseling and Educational Specialist Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy simultaneously. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, ADHD, grief and loss, anger management, etc. I have also helped many people who have experienced trauma and abuse.
My counseling style is eclectic, meaning I incorporate a variety of therapeutic modalities to create the ideal treatment to meet the client’s needs. I strive to provide a safe, supportive, nonjudgemental, and empathic therapeutic environment. I believe that everyone is uniquely different and may not respond to a one size fits all therapeutic modality. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, person centered, family systemic, and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific goals and desires. I tend to work with clients from a strength-based, positive, and affirming perspective. My specialties include assessment/evaluation, substance abuse/addictions counseling, individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, play therapy, etc. I have experience working with adults, children/adolescents, couples and families within a multitude of different settings.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
What Darice helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Darice works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “I can't say enough good things about Darcie. She's incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and supportive, while also holding me accountable instead of letting me off the hook. Her approach has made a real difference, and I highly recommend her!”
- “Darice Dodd is the of best therapist I’ve ever had. I literally tell everyone to go to my therapist. She gives me an open space and actually helps me heal things that I didn’t even know I truly needed to heal from. 10/10”
- “It’s not always easy FOR a therapist to TREAT a therapist. Darice has done a great job of helping me to dive deeper to solve root issues and make healthy choices moving forward for what’s going to serve me best. She’s helped guide me to better understanding of myself and the “why” behind my thoughts and actions. Mostly, she has offered valuable insights into self-grace and continuously applauds my progress. Her ability to really listen, dissect, and assist with my recalibration serve me greatly! I’d recommend her if you’re ready to do the work.”
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- “Darice is a skilled and empathetic therapist and a quick thinker often offering supporing resources to assist along the journey. I highly recommend.”
- “Mrs.Dodd is the best! She makes me feel so comfortable to tell her the things I am struggling with. It’s so much I could say but we would be here all day. Just know she will take good care of you.”
- “Darice Dodd is a very helpful and compassionate therapist. She listens and is very understanding. I absolutely recommend her to anyone in need.”
- “Ms. Dodd has made a significant impact on my thought process. She creates a thoughtful, culturally aware, and stigma-free environment that allows me to actively engage in my healing journey.”
- “Darice is a great therapist that listens, gives feedback and is fun to talk to”
- “Best and most helpful therapist ever, and I’ve had plenty.”
- “Very direct communicator”
- “I can’t thank her enough! <br /> I have not met a counsellor like her, you can tell she genuinely wants to help and cares. She challenges you when needed. She’s passionate, everyone needs her in their life ☺️”
- “Darice listens to what I have to say, encourages me to feel things, and helps me through my issues I'm having”
- “She’s a great therapist. She really listens and goes above and beyond.”
- “Darice Dodd is amazing! I feel very comfortable with her and her worksheets really make me think. Her laid back approach to therapy has allowed me to feel safe to be able to express myself.”
- “Darice is amazing! She's so kind and always has really great insights, and helpful tools and tricks to navigate the hard stuff. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a supportive space!”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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