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Randall Carmack

Randall Carmack, LISW

Ohio

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LISW - Addiction and life changes

  • Addiction support
  • Trauma recovery
  • Life purpose

About Randall

Randall Carmack is an Ohio-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 13 years of clinical experience helping people face major life shifts. He works with adults on issues such as addiction, trauma, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Sessions are aimed at practical steps and clearer choices rather than abstract theory.

Randall often helps people dealing with social anxiety, isolation, communication problems, and struggles with body image or self-esteem. He also focuses on men’s issues, concerns common to military veterans, substance use, and mood disorders. Life purpose is a named focus area he uses when people question direction after work, relationships, or health changes.

His meetings emphasize realistic problem solving and building manageable coping strategies. People can expect conversations that look at current patterns, develop new habits, and practice skills for emotion regulation and communication. The work addresses guilt, shame, forgiveness, and the concrete problems that make daily life harder.

Randall draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and track progress. He helps people create step-by-step plans for change and supports follow-through across setbacks. Sessions aim to strengthen self-regard and improve relationships by working on specific behaviors and interactions.

He practices in Ohio and conducts therapy in English. The format and scheduling process require checking the current session options before booking. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions

Randall uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide his work. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills for emotions and cravings; it teaches specific strategies people can use when anger, anxiety, or urges arise. Another approach looks at interpersonal skills and communication patterns to reduce isolation and improve relationships; it helps people practice clearer, more direct ways of speaking and setting boundaries. Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which techniques match their goals and preferences, and adjusts plans as needs change. The therapist and client review progress and change methods when something is not working. The site listing does not specify session formats for this clinician, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a daily routine by removing travel time and allowing appointments during work breaks or evenings. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when appropriate and let people choose audio-only if that better fits their bandwidth or comfort.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What problems does he help with?

He works with addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like body image and isolation.

How does he approach feeling stuck?

He uses evidence-based techniques focused on practical steps, emotion regulation, and communication skills to help people make clearer choices.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mood, substance use, and life transition issues.

What credential does he hold and where does he practice?

He is an LISW, licensed in Ohio, and provides services from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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