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Carley Rothstein, LCSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Carley

Carley Rothstein brings a varied professional path to clinical social work, beginning as an Exceptional Children’s teacher in a North Carolina school district and expanding into academic tutoring, behavioral intervention, and community-based rehabilitative services for the NC infant-toddler program.

Background and approach

She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Penn State World Campus. Carley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of experience providing outpatient therapy and integrated behavioral health services.

Her clinical work has addressed a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ issues, adoption and foster care, autism spectrum needs, and grief among others.

She has supported children, teens, young adults, and adults in settings that include schools, clinics, group homes, and assisted-living facilities, helping with issues linked to aging, dementia-related behaviors, and end-of-life transitions. Carley emphasizes a client-centered approach, drawing from methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor care.

Outside of practice she advocates for the special needs community and spends time with her son and family pets, bringing empathy and lived perspective to her therapeutic work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Carley often uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression, making it useful for goal-oriented change. DBT teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help clients managing intense emotions or relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. She will work with each person to clarify goals, review what techniques feel most useful, and adjust strategies over time so the work aligns with preferences and needs.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy increases flexibility for scheduling and makes it possible to continue care from different locations within her licensure area. These options support different styles of engagement - some clients prefer real-time conversation while others find written check-ins helpful - and allow licensed professionals to tailor sessions to practical constraints and daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist often address?
Carley works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ matters, relationship and family difficulties, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, and career concerns.
What is Carley Rothstein's therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, incorporating evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience, including outpatient therapy, school-based psychotherapy, and integrated behavioral health work in clinics, group homes, and assisted-living settings.
Where is Carley licensed and based?
Carley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with license NC LCSW C013284.
Can I work with her if I'm not in the United States?
She conducts therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English