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Randall Carmack

LISW

Practical support for addiction and life change

  • Addiction support
  • Trauma care
  • Men's issues

About Randall

Randall Carmack is an LISW practicing in Ohio with 13 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are facing addiction, trauma, anger, mood changes, and major life transitions. Randall listens carefully and focuses on practical ways to manage symptoms and move forward.

Clients often come for help with drug and alcohol addiction, eating and food-related issues, body image, and problems with communication and control. He also works with people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose. His practice includes attention to men's issues and concerns common to military veterans.

Randall keeps sessions straightforward. He helps people identify what isn’t working, develop coping skills, and try new ways of responding to stress. Conversations cover emotions, behavior patterns, and small changes that can make daily life easier.

Over his career he has supported people through intense moments and long-term change. He aims to build a practical plan that fits each person’s life and goals. Progress is regarded as a series of manageable steps rather than quick fixes.

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s needs. The focus is collaborative - setting goals together and revising them as progress is made. The work centers on regaining balance, rebuilding trust in oneself, and moving toward clearer purpose.

Evidence-based approaches and online options

Randall uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective strategies; this method is useful for anxiety, mood issues, and patterns that feed addiction. Another approach emphasizes building coping skills and emotion regulation to manage anger, trauma responses, and intense mood swings; it teaches concrete tools to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right method is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose or adapt approaches based on needs, goals, and preferences. The plan is reviewed and adjusted over time so methods match progress and real-life demands.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing for appointments from a convenient location. It can also support shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or sessions without video when bandwidth is limited. Ask about available formats when you schedule so sessions fit your routine and goals.

License and NPI

LISW Ohio · No. I.2507266
NPI1255849758

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

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

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Randall commonly address?

He helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, eating and food-related issues, and communication problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

The approach is practical and collaborative, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques and straightforward conversations to develop coping skills and behavior change plans.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Randall brings 13 years of experience working with people facing mood disorders, substance use, trauma, and related concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds an LISW credential and practices in Ohio.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin the process?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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