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Carley Rothstein, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - Mood and behavioral concerns
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- DBT skills
- Client-centered work
About Carley
Carley Rothstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ concerns, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, and coping with life changes.
Before clinical work, she taught in exceptional children’s classrooms and ran an academic tutoring and behavioral intervention business. She also provided Community Based Rehabilitative Services for the state infant-toddler program and worked with the Children’s Developmental Services Agency.
Carley earned a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Penn State World Campus and a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. She now uses that background when working with people who have complex needs related to mood and behavior.
Her clinical practice has included outpatient therapy for children, teens, and young adults with depression, anxiety, bullying, foster care and adoption concerns, ADHD, autism spectrum presentations, self-harm and suicidality, and complex trauma. She has also provided school-based psychotherapy and integrated behavioral health services in medical and clinic settings.
Additional experience includes work in group homes and assisted-living settings, helping adults and families manage aging, dementia-related behaviors, and end-of-life transitions. Outside work she spends time with her son and their pets and remains active in advocacy for the special needs community.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Carley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT focuses on concrete skills like tracking thoughts, testing beliefs, and building simple routines that reduce anxiety and low mood.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to what matters most to the person. This approach emphasizes understanding a person's experience and letting their goals guide the work. Dialectical Behavior Therapy elements are used to teach skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when strong feelings arise.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carley will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in about what's helping and adjusts plans based on progress and feedback.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, or caregiving. They can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that better meets someone's day-to-day needs.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ concerns, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, bipolar, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered and practical, using methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to notice patterns and try different responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience, including school-based therapy, outpatient care, and integrated behavioral health in medical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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