Earl Driscoll, LCSW

Pennsylvania · 17 years in practice

Earl Driscoll is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma.

License and registration

LCSW, Pennsylvania: CW016967 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1013286632 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 17
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Earl

Earl Driscoll is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. He also supports those dealing with shame, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and questions about sexuality. His tone is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at people who need clear help and practical strategies.

He uses a mix of approaches to match a person's needs. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that cause distress and building skills to cope with difficult thoughts and urges.

Background and approach

He often blends talk therapy with tools to manage stress and cravings in daily life. Earl draws on 17 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including bipolar disorder, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and process addictions such as porn or gambling. He also supports people struggling with HIV/AIDS related issues, seasonal mood changes, and career stress.

His background includes work with men’s issues and LGBTQ+ concerns, offering a respectful, affirming stance. Many clients find his approach practical. He openly addresses guilt, forgiveness, and self-worth while helping people set realistic steps forward.

Treatment plans emphasize small, achievable changes and regular check-ins on progress. Sessions are available through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging for people located in Pennsylvania. Earl communicates in English and works with clients to pick methods that fit their daily life and goals.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Earl lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
LGBT
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches Earl names

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Online support

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people find their own answers; it helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through identity, relationship, or life-direction concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, identifies the thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety and depression and teaches concrete skills to change them, which can be practiced between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a method used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity when discussed in session.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences and then recommend methods that fit. Plans are adjusted over time based on how the person responds and what feels most helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for full conversations and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when video bandwidth is limited, live chat works for focused check-ins, and messaging allows short updates or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and keep continuity when schedules change.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

He supports people with anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, intimacy issues, and related concerns like guilt and shame.

What is the therapeutic style like?

The style is practical and person-centered, focusing on clear steps, coping skills, and honest conversation to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 17 years of experience working in clinical settings and community practice with a wide range of mental health and addiction concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Pennsylvania.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What steps are involved in getting started?

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