About
- Client-centered approach
- CBT and ACT methods
- Mindfulness and DBT skills
About Carly
Carly Gelb is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on problems such as depression, anxiety, addiction, stress, relationship strain, and parenting concerns. Carly also addresses issues like grief, trauma, eating and sleeping troubles, ADHD, and burnout-related compassion fatigue.
She uses a client-centered approach that invites people to guide the session. That means the person in therapy helps set the pace and focus. Carly combines this with practical methods such as worksheets, journaling, art, and guided meditation when those tools fit a person's style.
Her toolkit also includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques. These approaches help with changing unhelpful thinking, developing coping skills, tolerating strong emotions, and clarifying personal values.
Carly commonly supports adults dealing with relationship conflict, family problems, and intimacy-related struggles by helping them identify patterns and try new ways of responding. She works with those coping with mood disorders such as bipolar mood shifts and disruptive mood dysregulation challenges through skill-building and problem-focused strategies.
Sessions aim to balance practical exercises with reflective work. Carly often uses short activities between sessions, like journaling prompts or simple mindfulness practices, so progress can continue outside the appointment. To begin, clients follow the site's matching process and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and the everyday strain of parenting by making choices that reflect priorities rather than reactive habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and build coping strategies. That approach is useful for panic, stress, sleep problems, and mood regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be helpful when strong emotions or conflict make daily life harder.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Carly will collaborate with the person in session to decide which methods match current needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can include short skill practices, journaling assignments, art-based prompts, or guided meditation based on what feels useful.
The therapist's session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow for quicker check-ins, and make it simpler to use worksheets or journaling between meetings. Discussing practical scheduling needs and preferred activities helps make therapy fit into everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
Carly works with adults on depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma, parenting strains, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she work with someone on family or parenting stress?
She uses a client-centered style combined with practical tools like worksheets, journaling, art activities, and guided meditation to help clarify patterns and try new responses at home.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of experience working with mood, anxiety, addiction, and relationship issues.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an Illinois LCSW credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.