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Carly Gelb

Helping clients build practical skills and clarity

LCSW Illinois

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Carly

Carly Gelb is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who combines evidence-based methods with a warm, client-centered stance to help people move past barriers that limit their daily life.

Background and approach

She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy along with acceptance and commitment and mindfulness-informed techniques to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, substance use, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and challenges with self-esteem and intimacy. Carly also works with a range of related issues including eating and sleep problems, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.

With eight years of clinical experience practicing in Illinois, Carly emphasizes collaboration and practical tools. She often incorporates art, guided meditation, journaling, and worksheets into sessions to support reflection and skill-building, and she aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients direct the pace of their work.

Carly encourages those feeling stuck to take a step toward change by exploring strengths, developing coping strategies, and clarifying values to support more meaningful daily living.

Practical approaches for online therapy and skill building

Many clients find cognitive behavioral therapy helpful for identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing step-by-step coping and behavioral strategies; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and certain addictive behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult internal experiences while taking committed action toward meaningful goals, which can be helpful for grief, life transitions, and chronic stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the client's perspective guides the work and creative tools like journaling or art can be used to deepen insight.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Carly aims to collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges. She combines practical skill-building with reflective exercises to tailor a plan that feels manageable and relevant.

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 maintain continuity of care across busy lives and to practice skills between sessions, with a focus on accessible, consistent support from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Carly address?
She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, self-esteem and intimacy-related challenges, as well as eating and sleeping problems.
What is Carly's general therapeutic style?
Carly uses a client-centered, nonjudgmental approach and integrates practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness depending on a client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Carly has eight years of experience working in clinical settings and bringing together creative and skills-based techniques to support clients' goals.
What credentials and location are listed for Carly?
She is an LCSW with the license detail IL LCSW 149.023733 and practices in Illinois.
Can Carly work with clients in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with Carly?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English