- Client-centered approach
- Creative tools used
- Focus on anxiety
About Carly
Carly Gelb is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who centers therapy on the person's own goals and choices. She uses a client-centered style that aims to keep each person in the lead during sessions. Carly draws on eight years of experience helping people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns. She also helps with grief, trauma and abuse, struggles with intimacy and self-esteem, sleep and eating issues, and challenges related to ADHD and bipolar mood concerns. Financial and money-related worries are one of the issues she lists among her areas of focus.
Carly blends practical tools with creative practices. She often includes worksheets, journaling, art, and guided meditation to explore feelings and build new habits. Sessions are intended to be collaborative and to match what each person prefers and needs.
Her approach draws from several well-known methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and a client-centered framework. She aims to pair clear, skill-based work with a respectful, nonjudgmental stance.
People who choose to work with her start by sharing what feels most urgent and what they hope to change. From there she helps set practical steps and coping strategies to try between sessions. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It focuses on small, meaningful steps toward a life that matters to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and strengthen coping skills; it pairs well with guided meditations and brief exercises.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then she will suggest techniques and adjust them over time so the plan fits your needs and daily life in a collaborative way.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy for being easier to fit into a busy schedule, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it simpler to use worksheets, journaling prompts, or guided meditation between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these methods in ways that help clients practice skills and track progress without requiring travel.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Carly commonly address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, and issues with self-esteem, intimacy, sleep, eating, parenting, career, and more.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Carly uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person in charge of sessions while introducing practical tools like worksheets, journaling, art, and guided meditation.
What is her professional background?
She brings eight years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, behavior, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages can sessions be conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options when you schedule.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.