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Earl Driscoll, LCSW

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Earl

Earl Driscoll is an LCSW based in Pennsylvania who works with people managing addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and a wide range of related concerns.

Background and approach

He brings 17 years of clinical experience to his practice and focuses on issues such as social anxiety and phobia, grief, bipolar disorder, compulsive behaviors, process and sex addictions, and challenges tied to identity and sexuality. His work also addresses career stresses, compassion fatigue, and persistent struggles with shame and isolation.

His style emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care that honors each client’s story while drawing on evidence-based tools. He blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral strategies, EMDR for trauma processing, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing depending on what fits a person’s needs.

Earl aims to create a collaborative space where clients explore patterns, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful change over time. He offers services in English and is licensed in Pennsylvania (PA LCSW CW016967).

Therapeutic approaches and remote care that adapt to your needs

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening deeply and following the client’s perspective, helping people feel heard while they explore goals and values; it is useful for building self-compassion, addressing shame, and finding direction during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it helpful for anxiety, depression, social phobia, and addiction-related patterns. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that can help process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact when trauma is a central concern.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Earl partners with each person to consider symptoms, history, and personal preferences, combining approaches as needed rather than relying on a single method. That collaborative stance helps tailor care to what actually feels useful and sustainable for the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for greater flexibility around work, family, and mobility constraints. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into a busy schedule, and they support ongoing skill practice between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly help with?
Earl supports people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, bipolar disorder, and related issues such as shame, isolation, and compulsive behaviors.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices in a compassionate, client-centered manner while incorporating practical techniques to build coping skills and address unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 17 years of experience in behavioral health and has worked with a variety of concerns including process addictions, PTSD, and sexual health matters.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Pennsylvania with the identifier PA LCSW CW016967.
Can people who speak other languages work with him?
Services are provided in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees handled for his services?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Drug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

What Earl can help with

Earl Driscoll works with clients on addictions, LGBT, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Earl works with individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes.

Earl works with clients addressing social anxiety, trauma recovery, and addiction.

How Earl approaches therapy

Earl's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Earl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Pennsylvania, with 17 years of clinical experience.