- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting challenges
- Family of origin
About Carly
Carly Basler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with five years of practice. She works with adults and young adults on issues such as trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Carly also helps people facing family of origin issues, attachment concerns, and the stress that comes with caregiving and blended family dynamics.
Her background includes work with youth and families connected to the child welfare system and with people who have experienced significant life disruptions. That experience shaped how she approaches conversations about painful pasts and ongoing stress. She focuses on clear, practical strategies rather than lengthy explanations.
In sessions Carly uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside a strengths-based perspective. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice emotion regulation skills, and build coping tools they can use day to day. Sessions include skill-building and real-life problem solving.
She aims for collaborative work where the client’s goals guide the process. Meetings move at a practical pace and focus on small, useful changes. Carly asks about current routines and responsibilities to make suggestions that fit each person’s life.
Carly offers services in English and works with people located in Illinois. Therapy costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
She often draws on cognitive behavioral methods to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, and recurring negative beliefs that come from family patterns.She also uses dialectical behavior techniques to teach concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. These techniques help when intense feelings or relationship conflicts interfere with daily life. Carly pairs these approaches with a strengths-focused view that looks for existing skills to build on.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they choose strategies and adjust them as progress is made.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the profile does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Consider what kind of session length and timing fit your schedule and note those preferences when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include family of origin issues, attachment concerns, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas and dialectical behavior strategies with a strengths-based outlook. Sessions emphasize skills, emotion regulation, and problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. Her background includes work in the child welfare system and with people who have faced significant life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois. Her practice is based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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