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Carlithea Farrington, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Carlithea is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Carlithea. View 84 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in North Carolina and New Jersey

Recent reviews

I loved working with Carlithea! She was patient and understanding and gently guided me to think deeper about my feelings and the resulting actions.

May 2024

Carlithea is amazing. She’s is a great listener and sounding board. She makes me feel seen and helps me reflect on things that need addressing. I’m very satisfied with my experience!!

Apr 2024

More about Carlithea

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am a personable, dedicated, and genuine Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 combined years of experience as a social worker and life coach. My experience includes working with clients with a vast range of concerns such as: depression and anxiety, relationship and family conflict, stress management, ADHD, parenting problems, career challenges, intimate-partner violence, and emotional, physical, or sexual abuse and trauma. In addition, I have experience working with people who are having to face the difficult decision to place their elderly relative into short and long-term care facilities, people facing homelessness or displacement, and having suicidal ideation.

My belief is that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. In every work environment that I have worked from schools, to governmental agencies, to psychiatric hospital settings, to private practice, I make a conscience effort to show not only compassion and warmth, but also a respect and genuine rapport with my clientele. Throughout the years, I have learned that it is not enough to simply treat people the way that you would want to be treated, but to treat them the way that they want to be treated as well.

My therapeutic approach is integrative drawing from Gestalt, Humanistic, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal, and Systems Theory. Of utmost importance to me is to meet you where you are to determine which treatment modality fits best for your specific needs. Whether you are in constant conflict at home with family, having challenges at work or with a child, just adopted a child or are a foster parent who needs additional support, are having relationship or financial problems that increases your stress levels-making it more difficult to function, I would like to partner with you to help you meet the goals that you would like to achieve.

I am excited about the opportunity to partner with you to help you achieve a more fulfilling and enriching life. You have already taken the first step in a positive direction by landing on this page. I would be honored for you to allow me to support and empower you along the way. If you are ready, I am listening....let's begin!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Adoption and Foster Care Blended Family Issues Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Divorce and separation Domestic Violence Infidelity Life purpose Money and financial issues Sexual Assault and Abuse Women's issues Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Carlithea Farrington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053718031.

  • LCSW · North Carolina · C011261 · Expires January 2025
  • LCSW · New Jersey · 44SC06154600 · Expires August 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Carlithea Farrington

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

84 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Recommend Amazing Helpful Listens Understanding Wonderful Easy Grateful

I loved working with Carlithea! She was patient and understanding and gently guided me to think deeper about my feelings and the resulting actions.

May 2024

Carlithea is amazing. She’s is a great listener and sounding board. She makes me feel seen and helps me reflect on things that need addressing. I’m very satisfied with my experience!!

Apr 2024

My therapist has been a godsend to help me understand all that I am going through.

Aug 2023

She is a professional who understands what and how you are feeling. She is quite attentive and listens to every details. She makes every session worth it. I always look forward to my sessions with her

Jun 2023

She takes the time to meet you exactly where you are at and is consistently supportive. She also is very honest and it’s easy to see why so many people gave her great reviews.

Mar 2023

Carly was a great therapist and really easy to talk to...Wish I could've spent more time with her.

Feb 2023

She is an empathic listener. I always feel better and my mood improves after speaking with her.

Apr 2023

Carla is an approachable therapist who listens well and gives real advice. She says what needs to be said, which isn't always easy to receive but is much needed.

Feb 2023

She was an excellent listener and had sound advice.

Jan 2023

She’s very professional and patient. Also, she’s very insightful. She’s has a very kind personality, but she will definitely hold her clients accountable. I strongly recommend her !

Dec 2022

The therapeutic connection is amazing. I always feel better about my well-being choices after our sessions.

Nov 2022

Carlithea is simply a fantastic therapist. Early on, her kindness and easygoing nature helped me to feel very comfortable with her almost instantly. By the end of our first session, she truly impressed me with her ability to accurately assess several elements and behaviors of individuals in my life with an almost uncanny accuracy. This, in addition to helping set me on a path toward gaining a deeper understanding of myself, and managing events in my life with far greater confidence. I look forward to our sessions, and would sincerely recommend Carlithea to anyone seeking to work with a therapist.

Oct 2022

Awesome work! freindly, kind and informative

Sep 2022

I love that she is very engaged in our conversations.

Sep 2022

I've found my therapy match! She's a perfect balance of gentle & though which is exactly what I need!

Aug 2022

Love her

B.R.·May 2022

I was connected with Carli and right off the bat I could tell that she cared about getting to the root of my Depression and Anxiety. She was very engaging with getting me to open up about the issues I was having. After 4 short months she helped me turn things around for the better and not just coping. Carli is absolutely awesome and I would recommend her to anyone that may need therapy

J.O.·Apr 2022

Carlithea is always engaged and caring. She really listens and asks insightful questions and tells it like it is. She’s not just a cheerleader or a sounding board, I value her insight.

J.E.·Apr 2022

I felt very comfortable with Carlithea. She is a great listener and understands my point of view❤️

C.A.·Mar 2022

Absolutely loved her

M.A.·Mar 2022

It's been about 10 years since I've been in therapy but Carlithea was so easy to talk to on my 1st visit. It was like sitting down & catching up with an old friend except this friend has the tools, ability & demeanor to help me problem solve & get my life back in balance. I'm so grateful that I found Better Help & Carlithea!!

W.E.·Feb 2022

I've been under Carlithea's care for a bit over 3 weeks now. It's been life changing for me. She understands me she listens to me and she has great views. She is really helping me.

L.E.·Feb 2022

Working with Carla so far has been life changing. I came to therapy to fix one particular issue, but from our first session, she immediately picked up on so many other toxic routines I practiced and needed to address. Her combined knowledge and expertise as well as her warm and friendly personality provide a space for me where I’m confident I can get better! I’m currently writing this at 3AM so you caught me at a bad time haha. From the bottom of my heart though, thank you so much.

J.E.·Jan 2022

Best therapist

K.A.·Dec 2021

Carlithea is an expert and amazing at what she does.

E.M.·Dec 2021

I had my first session with Carli and I wanna say wow .. I got so much out of it .. I already feel so good! Thank you

B.A.·Nov 2021

Calithea is very professionable, knowledgeable, and gives great guidance.

N.E.·Nov 2021

Very thoughtful and helpful and care about her clients

E.T.·Oct 2021

Carlithea is the first person to help me understand the implications of my mental illness diagnosis on my thoughts and actions, and I was first officially diagnosed in 2008! I didn’t really get much education on bipolar disorder before. I feel like I can tell her anything good or bad and she’s always there. I’m going through some big life changes and I’m so grateful to have her to help me cope. I write her just about every day!

R.A.·Oct 2021

Carlithea has been extremely helpful in a extremely hard time and I appreciate her so much.

J.E.·Oct 2021

She is awesome! She's a great listener and always willing to learn new things in order to help me!

E.R.·Oct 2021

I've had a fantastic experience with Carla so far. Even though we are still in the beginning of this journey together, she has already provided me with so many helpful insights and tools that are gradually making my life better. Many thanks.

S.T.·Sep 2021

I’ve enjoyed working with Carli, she has been a great support system for me and a wonderful confidante. She’s guided me through my depression and anxiety and often given me the encouragement I so much needed. I can’t thank her enough for not judging me for my thoughts, and she’s guided me through with patience.

P.R.·Sep 2021

Carlithea is exactly the therapist I wish I had from the beginning. She’s understanding and fully prepared to direct sessions in the way that works best for the individual instead of herself.

A.L.·Aug 2021

She has been amazing so far, really listens and helps you in different ways and offers different tools to do so

D.A.·Aug 2021

She has changed my life for the better. I dont need to meet as frequently because her therapy has helped me so much!

E.M.·Aug 2021

Carla is absolutely incredible to work with! She has a calming personality and voice, and has really helped put a lot of things in perspective for me. I wasn’t sure about starting online counseling/therapy but would highly recommend it now

S.A.·Aug 2021

She’s the best. So comfortable. Really makes it catered to you.

C.O.·Jul 2021

Carlithea Farrington is a great counselor. She is attentive and shares useful information, techniques, and resources at the end of every session. With her help, I can feel myself returning to a healthier state of mind and can envision better days ahead which didn't seem as possible before meeting her.

K.M.·Jul 2021

Excellent listener and has great communication skills

L.O.·Jul 2021

Carli is a Godsend! She has helped me enormously in the short period of time I've been working with her. She picks up intuitively on what my concerns/issues are and has a wonderful memory. She is very responsive and has given me several worksheets to work with, which I have found very useful. She also has an excellent sense of humor, which I think is extremely important. I think anybody would be in great hands working with Carli

P.A.·Jul 2021

I started therapy frustrated and I kept quitting. Then my poor decisions would start being so bad I’d come back to try again. Every time I came back Carlithea was there to support me regardless of the circumstances. I’m starting to think more clearly and make better decisions, and she’s definitely played a huge role in helping me improve my life!! She’s really been a lifesaver!!

R.A.·Jun 2021

From the moment Carlithea and I first spoke, I felt welcomed. She has an innate way of making a person feel valid, seen, heard, and important. She talks to me like an old friend. She is reliable and gives it to you straight - which is such an important quality for a counselor to have, in my experience. She doesn't let you off easy and holds you accountable, making sure you do the work, but in a warm and supportive and loving way. She has definitely set the bar very, very high for any future counselors I may have. She is one of a kind and truly a life saver. I will miss her terribly when our time is up.

E.L.·Jun 2021

I love my sessions with Carli - each time I come out feeling empowered and with steps to improve myself with over time. She addresses my variety of needs, and I feel listened to and heard and respected at each and every meeting. I would recommend everyone receive counseling from Carli, as she is a ray of sunshine that helps clear the clouds from my head.

K.A.·Jun 2021

She’s awesome! She’s so sweet and caring, and she’s such a good listener. She has such a happy and relaxed voice, I can’t help but feel better just hearing her talk. She’s very optimistic, but also realistic; and she’s helped me set achievable goals and encouraged me to reach them which has helped me grow so much. When I first started to see her, I felt like my life was a mess. I had no confidence, no direction, and I felt like there was no way out of my head. She helped guide me through my thought processes, and she showed me that I have the control to create a happier life. So incredibly thankful for all she has done for me!

C.A.·May 2021

My therapist, Carlithea is wonderful. She answers in a timely manner, and makes it easy to open up. I’ve never been the type to open up face-to-face with a therapist, hence why I’ve waited so long to get one, this app is amazing & allows me to open up over messages. Carlithea gives me lots of worksheets to self reflect on & I think it’s so interesting to find out different ways to cope & it helps me understand my problems more.

S.T.·May 2021

She is awesome! She has a lot of resources to help figure out what works best for you and your situation!

E.R.·May 2021

Carlithea is a wonderful person to talk to. She understands, she's honest and gives great advice. I recommend her to anyone who's looking for compassionate and honest counseling.

Q.U.·Mar 2021

Carlithea has really helped me regain confidence during my grief journey.

L.I.·Mar 2021

Carlithea has been a tremendous force in my life throughout pregnancy and the early stages of motherhood. She provides great tools and suggestions to proactively beat old patterns. She remembers my history and continually brings it into our sessions. She knows and cares about me. I am grateful for her and her numerous degrees.

E.M.·Feb 2021

Carli is very sweet and helpful! She is attentive, and gives good feedback in a clear, kind, and respectful way. I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you!

L.I.·Jan 2021

Carlithea has been a tremendous help for me throughout our time speaking together. She is warm and empathetic, and has an incredible knack at listening, then responding with perfect and poignant insight. This insight often provides me with a better understanding of my situation, emotionally, and mentally, which allows to me reflect, and ultimately, address the issues that we aim to address!

C.H.·Dec 2020

My counselor provides practical tools that I use in my daily routine that help me to maintain a healthy mental state.

M.O.·Dec 2020

Carlithea is amazing. Of all of my therapists throughout life, she has by far been my favorite. She assists me with creating goals and thinking through my thoughts.

J.E.·Nov 2020

Knowledgeable and attentive.

H.U.·Oct 2020

Very helpful, listened and helped expand upon what my motivations could be and how I could work on changing my behavior to be who I arrived to be.

M.I.·Jun 2020

I love my counselor. I’ve bailed on her several times and every time I realize I need to come back for help she’s always very understanding and there to help and guide me. No judgment. I’m so glad to have this service and her.

R.A.·Jun 2020

Carli helped me through the most difficult time of my life with patience, understanding, and kindness. She is not the type of counselor who passively listens, she gives thoughtful and practical advice you can implement immediately. Carli is caring, warm, and made me feel heard and understood during a crisis. She is a tremendous counselor and a wonderful person. I am forever grateful for all she has done to help me.

K.A.·Jun 2020

Carlithea has been amazing in the time that I have been able to work with her. She is very kind and understanding.

S.A.·Jun 2020

Carly has been amazing to me. She is so helpful and available, and I feel like she genuinely cares. She always discuss with me approaches and the whys which really helps me understand what is going on in my situation, and I am so thankful for this, otherwise it’s so easy to get lost among so many different paths of thinking. I am so grateful she was put in my path.

P.R.·May 2020

She is amazing!

N.A.·Apr 2020

Love her. She’s so real and gets you to realize things you weren’t even noticing before. She helps you weigh the pros and cons of it all.

N.O.·Apr 2020

Carlithia's words of wisdom have helped me get through a difficult time. I would recommend her to anyone who is having difficulties that they need to discuss.

M.I.·Jan 2020

The advice and guidance I have received thus far has been worth my time and money. Thank you so much for this resource.

J.E.·Jan 2020

Ms. Carli is a gem for the mental health field. I appreciate her honesty, knowledge, and accountability. She’s been such a blessing and I’m so grateful to have her as my therapist.

K.R.·Jan 2020

Carlithea's style of work is collaborative, supportive, solution-focused, and direct. She makes me feel safe and comfortable in discussing my issues without worrying about feeling judged or misunderstood. She is skilled and empathic!

K.A.·Dec 2019

I’ve only recently started seeing Carlithea but the comfort was there immediately. I have a hard time opening up to people and tend to downplay or belittle my struggles. Carlithea doesn’t let me do that and is extremely supportive and understanding. She doesn’t sugar coat anything but is kind when she delivers a point that I need to hear, which is what I need. I’ve been to therapy before and was hesitant to talk to anyone again, but Carlithea has really changed that for me.

H.I.·Nov 2019

Ms. Farrington has been fantastic throughout the last few months during our sessions, and I absolutely feel as if the discussions have been beneficial. I trust in her experience and ability to drive conversations in a way that explore and address my concerns, and she gives me things to think about in a way that helps me further progress in my personal life.

A.D.·Oct 2019

I L O V E Carlithea! She is the sweetest and has such a positive energy even when I talk about stressful things happening in my life. I feel like I can tell her anything and definitely would want to continue with her in the future.

M.I.·Jul 2019

I am new to BetterHelp but so far I feel like its helping. Carlithea feels like someone I can really be open with and not feel judged. She is down to earth but also professional. I look forward to more sessions in the future.

A.M.·Jul 2019

Carlithea has been so thoughtful, insightful and helping through my breakup. She has helped me to realize my true worth and that it's okay to go through the emotions I have experienced. She has been great to work with!

D.A.·May 2019

Carlithea is friendly, hugely knowledgeable, and so kind. I feel listened to, respected, and helped. Being able to work with her is wonderful.

J.E.·Apr 2019

Carlithea has been wonderfully supportive of me through a difficult time over the past few months. She’s also great at holding me accountable in ways she knows will help me in the long run, which can be hard for me to do for myself. I’m grateful for the guidance she’s given me!

A.N.·Apr 2019

Only working with Carlithea Farrington for a short time but from the beginning of addressing my concerns with her, she has given me a lot of support and confidence. I feel I can be open about my issues and speak about my feelings and thoughts without judgement. I’m new to counseling in general but I feel very comfortable in speaking with her and she gets back to me in as little as 12-24 hours. Her suggestions thus far have been helpful and I look forward to working with her further.

J.E.·Mar 2019

Carlithea has been extremely helpful. Attentive and pays close attention to detail. I do recommend her to anyone.

J.A.·Feb 2019

She truly is a blessing!

T.A.·Jan 2019

Carlithea is great. She listens and supports me and helps me to identify areas of improvements shows me where my strengths are. It has been just a few weeks since I’ve been in therapy with her but I can also see things improving

M.O.·Jan 2019

Amazing, talented, diligent listener and very goal focused. I have tried a few therapists and she is the best.

E.M.·Jan 2019

Carlithea is friendly, she checks in and she is professional.

C.R.·Jan 2019

We have been working together for a few months now and in this time Calithea has really helped me navigate through some tough emotions and big life challenges in present and upcoming future. I would highly recommend her as she is both professional and personable. I can’t be more appreciative of her support.

E.R.·Dec 2018

She’s very well prepared and very helpful.

E.R.·Dec 2018

I have really enjoyed my experience with Carlithea Farrington! She listens to all of the random thoughts in my head and is able to help me see why I think and feel the way I do. She’s extremely supportive and I always feel better after talking to her. She checks on me regularly if she hasn’t heard from me in a while which feels very nice. I wasn’t sure about online counseling but it has actually helped me delve into some deep-rooted issues. I highly recommend!!

R.A.·Dec 2018

She is very helpful with everything we talk about. I would recommend her to anyone that needs the help.

D.E.·Oct 2018

I love working with and talking to Carlithea Farrington. She has provided me with so many tools and thought provoking exercises to keep me grounded and paying attention to my goals. She knew just what to do when I told her my problems and has helped me change my way of thinking and chip away at myself to find that happiness from within. I thank her so much for that.

T.A.·Oct 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does Carlithea Farrington offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Carlithea Farrington works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Carlithea Farrington speak?

Carlithea Farrington speaks English.

How many years of experience does Carlithea Farrington have?

Carlithea Farrington has 20 years of experience.

Where is Carlithea Farrington licensed to practice?

Carlithea Farrington is licensed to practice in North Carolina and New Jersey.

Does Carlithea Farrington accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Carlithea Farrington does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Carlithea Farrington offer?

Carlithea Farrington offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Carlithea Farrington?

Carlithea Farrington can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

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