Dene Carroll

I'm a licensed clinical social worker with a deep belief that people are more resilient than they often give themselves credit for. My work is grounded in warmth, honesty, and a genuine curiosity about what makes each person tick and what gets in their way.

I've spent years helping individuals navigate some of life's most complicated terrain: strained relationships, difficult conversations, and the moments when old patterns stop working. Whether something is falling apart or just feeling stuck, I bring both practical tools and a steady presence to the work.

I see daytime clients and work well with people who are ready to engage, reflect, and find paths forward.

I take a collaborative, solution-oriented approach, which means we spend as much time building toward where you want to go as we do understanding where you've been. Therapy with me tends to feel active and grounded, not passive.

I draw from a range of evidence-based methods and adapt my style to fit what you need. I pay close attention to relationship dynamics, including how people connect, disconnect, and repair, because that's often where the most meaningful growth happens.

You can expect me to be direct but kind (a life motto of mine is "say what you need to say, but be kind!). I'll name what I notice, ask honest questions, and hold space for complexity.

Our first session is a conversation, not an intake form. I want to understand what's brought you in, what you've already tried, and what a meaningful change would actually look like for you.

From there, we'll build a rhythm that works. Sessions are a space to process what's hard, practice new ways of thinking and responding, and track your progress over time. I believe in being transparent about where we're headed and why.

Most of my clients come in for one focused area and find the work ripples outward in ways they didn't expect. If you're looking for a therapist who will meet you where you are and help you get somewhere better, I'd love to connect.