Carley Rothstein

Carley Rothstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina. She began her career as an Exceptional Children’s teacher and later ran a tutoring and behavioral intervention business before moving into developmental therapy and community-based services for young children.

Carley earned a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Penn State World Campus and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. She has eight years of clinical experience working across settings including outpatient therapy, schools, medical clinics, group homes, and assisted-living facilities.

Her work includes supporting people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief, as well as those navigating ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, foster care and adoption issues, and LGBT-related stress. She has also provided care for people dealing with eating and sleeping problems, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, and career-related stress.

Carley uses a client-centered style in sessions and draws on practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She aims to help clients learn new skills, try small experiments between sessions, and build everyday routines that feel manageable.

Outside of work she advocates for the special needs community and spends time with her son, two dogs, and two bunnies. Carley emphasizes a collaborative approach and offers straightforward support for people trying to create steadier, more balanced lives.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It gives space for clients to set goals and pace while the therapist reflects and helps clarify priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at everyday thoughts and behaviors and uses clear exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting; it can help with anxiety, depression, and worry-driven habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and handling distress in the moment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carley will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift and small experiments show what helps.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing quicker check-ins around work or caregiving schedules. It also makes it simpler to use guided worksheets, practice mindfulness exercises between meetings, and bring new habits into daily routines without changing other commitments.