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Carla Frankoviglia-Gilfry

Compassionate clinician guiding practical personal growth

LPC Missouri

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Carla

Carla Frankoviglia-Gilfry is a Missouri-licensed LPC with 24 years of clinical experience guiding people through stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She centers her work on helping clients strengthen self-esteem, manage workplace pressures, and cope with midlife shifts while attending to communication difficulties and challenges related to body image and self-love. Her practice blends client-centered listening with practical strategies drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques to support clearer thinking and sustainable change.

Carla emphasizes exploration of life purpose and developing resilient coping skills, creating space for clients to examine patterns and try new ways of responding to difficult situations. Throughout each therapeutic relationship she aims to be collaborative and respectful, tailoring approaches to a person’s goals and everyday realities.

Her background in varied modalities supports a flexible style that combines empathy with actionable tools for navigating relationships, workplace issues, and the emotional work of personal growth.

Practical Approaches for Online Growth and Change

Carla uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, stress, and problematic behavioral cycles. This approach is often useful for addressing worry, low self-esteem, and relationship-related thinking that gets in the way of goals.

She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes empathic understanding and collaboration; this creates space for clients to explore values, life purpose, and emotional challenges at their own pace. Mindfulness techniques are woven in to support present-moment awareness and stress reduction when appropriate.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, experiment with methods, and adjust strategies over time so the work aligns with individual needs and preferences.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work and home life. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care and integrate therapeutic practices into daily routines while working with a licensed professional who adapts methods to fit each client's schedule and circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and difficulties with self-esteem and coping with life changes, along with related topics such as body image, communication problems, life purpose, midlife crisis, self-love, women's issues, and workplace challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines empathic, client-centered listening with practical techniques; she balances support and collaboration while introducing tools to help clients make tangible changes.
What is her clinical background?
She has 24 years of experience providing clinical care and has worked across a range of concerns focused on personal growth, relationships, and workplace well-being.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC practicing in Missouri with licence number MO LPC 2002020626.
Which languages are available and can international clients join?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for therapy with her?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English