Caley Markuson

Compassionate therapist blending practical tools and empathy

LPC, LCPC Oregon

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Caley

Caley Markuson is a licensed therapist (LPC, LCPC) based in Oregon who focuses on stress, anxiety, self esteem, career concerns, depression, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and ADHD.

Background and approach

With six years of counseling experience and graduate degrees in Special Education and School Counseling/Professional Counseling, she brings a background in special education, school counseling, and applied behavior analysis to her clinical work. Her practice integrates talk therapy and practical workbook activities informed by current research.

She draws on client-centered principles and evidence-based methods to support clients facing post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, workplace issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and intellectual disability. Markuson pursues ongoing professional development through conferences and trainings, and she incorporates trauma-focused and mindfulness-informed techniques alongside cognitive behavioral strategies.

Outside of her clinical work she values time in nature and enjoys wild crafting and outdoor activities with her family and dogs, interests that inform a grounded, person-focused approach to care.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Caley Markuson commonly integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness-informed work into her online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and workplace or career-related stress. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and stress regulation through simple attention and breathing practices, often supporting emotional balance and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore what methods feel most useful for their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time based on progress and feedback. This collaborative stance helps shape a plan that fits each person’s needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals without traveling, and they allow therapy to continue when life or work makes in-person visits difficult. Sessions and messaging can be used together to maintain momentum between appointments and support consistent progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, self esteem, career challenges, depression, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and ADHD, with additional attention to autism, intellectual disability, post-traumatic stress, SAD, and workplace issues.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

The practice emphasizes a person-centered stance combined with structured techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and trauma-focused interventions to tailor work to each client’s needs.

What is the therapist's professional background?

She has six years of counseling experience and a background as a special education teacher and school counselor, with master's degrees in Special Education and School Counseling/Professional Counseling.

Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?

Caley Markuson holds LPC and LCPC credentials with licence details OR LPC C6451 and MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-46840, and she practices out of Oregon.

What languages are sessions offered in and is international work available?

Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for online therapy?

Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is payment and cost structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Trauma and abuse GriefAnger managementADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeIntellectual disabilityPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Montana, Oregon

Languages

English