Darice Dodd, LPC
Licensed counselor for relationships and recovery
- Anxiety and stress support
- Couples and family therapy
- Addictions and trauma care
About Darice Dodd
Darice Dodd is a licensed counselor with nearly 20 years of education, training, and hands-on experience in mental health and substance use treatment. She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC), the National Certified Counselor designation (NCC) which indicates national board certification, and the Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor credential (LPCS) for clinical supervision. She completed a Master of Science in Professional Counseling and an Educational Specialist degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Georgia State University.
Her clinical experience spans a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, career issues, ADHD, grief and loss, anger management, trauma and abuse, and substance use and addictions. She has provided assessment and evaluation, individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, play therapy, and specialized substance abuse counseling across multiple settings and with clients of various ages, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Darice uses an eclectic, strength-based approach, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, person-centered, family systems, and rational-emotive techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, avoiding stigmatizing labels while supporting clients to define and pursue their unique goals. For those ready to make a change, she offers supportive guidance to help build a more fulfilling life.
Her clinical experience spans a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, career issues, ADHD, grief and loss, anger management, trauma and abuse, and substance use and addictions. She has provided assessment and evaluation, individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, play therapy, and specialized substance abuse counseling across multiple settings and with clients of various ages, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Darice uses an eclectic, strength-based approach, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, person-centered, family systems, and rational-emotive techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, avoiding stigmatizing labels while supporting clients to define and pursue their unique goals. For those ready to make a change, she offers supportive guidance to help build a more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
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 Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Darice Dodd have?
Darice Dodd has 20 years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse field.
Is Darice Dodd a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details are MO LPC 2012041490 and GA LPC LPC005976.
In which languages does Darice Dodd provide therapy?
Darice Dodd provides therapy in English.
Where is Darice Dodd located?
She is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Darice Dodd as my therapist?
You can work with Darice Dodd through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Darice Dodd work with international clients?
Yes, Darice Dodd works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Darice Dodd cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Darice Dodd
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting locked into them while clarifying personal values and committed actions. It can help with anxiety, depression, avoidance, and coping with difficult life changes by promoting psychological flexibility. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding early relational patterns and how they shape current relationships and emotional responses, offering useful tools for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and provides practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other common concerns by changing unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Darice works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts interventions over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.
Online therapy offers flexibility to schedule sessions around work, family, and daily life and makes it easier to continue care when travel or time constraints arise. Darice provides support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, enabling clients to engage in therapy in the way that best suits their routines and comfort. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver effective, evidence-informed care through these formats while tailoring work to each individual.