Darice Dodd, LPC
Personalized therapy grounded in compassion and experience
- Eclectic individualized approach
- Addictions and mental health
- Adults couples families
About Darice Dodd
Darice Dodd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia, with nearly 20 years of education, training, and hands-on experience supporting individuals and families in mental health and substance use and addictions work. She is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a board-certified credential awarded by the National Board for Certified Counselors, and a Certified Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPCS), reflecting advanced qualifications in counseling and clinical supervision. She earned both a Master of Science in Professional Counseling and an Educational Specialist degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Georgia State University, completing the programs simultaneously.
Across her career, Darice has worked with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, career stress, ADHD, grief and loss, and anger management. She also has experience helping people who have lived through trauma and abuse. Her work spans adults, children and adolescents, couples, and families, and she has provided care in a variety of settings.
Darice’s counseling style is eclectic, meaning she draws from multiple evidence-informed approaches to shape therapy around each client rather than relying on a single method. She aims to offer a supportive, nonjudgmental, and empathic environment grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she avoids stigmatizing labels. Her approach integrates cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, person-centered, family systems, and rational-emotive perspectives, with treatment plans tailored to the client’s goals, strengths, and preferences. She also brings experience in assessment and evaluation, substance use and addictions counseling, individual therapy, family and couples work, and play therapy.
Darice recognizes that reaching out for support can take real courage, especially when life feels heavy or uncertain. For those ready to take the next step toward change, she offers steady support and encouragement throughout the process.
Across her career, Darice has worked with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, career stress, ADHD, grief and loss, and anger management. She also has experience helping people who have lived through trauma and abuse. Her work spans adults, children and adolescents, couples, and families, and she has provided care in a variety of settings.
Darice’s counseling style is eclectic, meaning she draws from multiple evidence-informed approaches to shape therapy around each client rather than relying on a single method. She aims to offer a supportive, nonjudgmental, and empathic environment grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she avoids stigmatizing labels. Her approach integrates cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, person-centered, family systems, and rational-emotive perspectives, with treatment plans tailored to the client’s goals, strengths, and preferences. She also brings experience in assessment and evaluation, substance use and addictions counseling, individual therapy, family and couples work, and play therapy.
Darice recognizes that reaching out for support can take real courage, especially when life feels heavy or uncertain. For those ready to take the next step toward change, she offers steady support and encouragement throughout the process.
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 use and addictions field.
Is Darice Dodd a licensed therapist?
Yes. Darice Dodd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details include 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?
Darice Dodd 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, which allows you to choose the format that best fits your needs and schedule.
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 to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Approaches, Delivered Online
Darice Dodd uses an eclectic style, drawing from several therapy models to match the pace and goals of each client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new coping strategies, which can be useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and everyday life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds practical skills for managing intense emotions, navigating conflict, and staying grounded during overwhelming moments, and it can support people who want more stability in relationships and daily routines. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful steps toward values-based change, which can be especially helpful when someone feels stuck or discouraged.Because people respond differently to therapy, identifying the right approach is part of the work. Darice collaborates with clients to clarify what they want from therapy, what has or has not worked in the past, and what feels like a realistic next step, then adjusts the plan as needs evolve.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to keep momentum between sessions, fit therapy into busy schedules, and access support from home or while traveling.