Therapist profile
Earl Driscoll, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - Anger and addiction support
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Pennsylvania / CW016967
- NPI1013286632
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- Anger management
- Addiction counseling
- Trauma work
About Earl
Earl Driscoll is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 17 years of experience. He helps people facing things like anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, anger, and struggles with self-esteem. He also works with issues related to sexuality and the LGBTQ+ community and supports men dealing with mental health concerns.
In sessions he keeps the work straightforward and practical. He uses talking, guided exercises, and feedback to help people notice patterns that keep causing pain. He also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to help manage stress and emotional reactivity.
Earl draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to challenge unhelpful thoughts and on motivational interviewing when someone is trying to change behavior. For people with trauma or intense memories, he includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, as one option to reduce the emotional charge around troubling memories.
He addresses addictions including drug and alcohol problems and process addictions such as gambling, pornography, or exercise compulsion. He also supports people dealing with grief, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and sexual issues like sex addiction.
His style is direct but respectful, focusing on concrete skills that fit into daily life. He helps clients set realistic goals, practice new responses to stress and anger, and track progress over time. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching process and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Approaches Used in Online Sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person and their perspective, offering a nonjudgmental space to talk through problems and set personal goals. This approach helps with motivation, self-esteem, and life decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a structured method for working with distressing memories and trauma symptoms and can reduce how strongly those memories affect daily life.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through your goals, try out techniques, and adjust the plan based on what actually helps. That means sessions can shift from skills work to trauma processing as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by removing commute time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use video or audio so they can focus on what feels most manageable for them without promising any particular format.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He supports people who snap at loved ones, carry simmering resentment, or struggle with workplace frustration. Anger is listed among many concerns he addresses alongside trauma and addiction.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is direct and practical, using conversation, skill practice, and mindfulness. Sessions focus on real-world changes rather than abstract theory.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 17 years of clinical experience working with issues such as addiction, trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Pennsylvania.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and sign-up process.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.