Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you use our links to buy.

Carly Gelb

Therapist · Illinois

Carly Gelb, LCSW

Thoughtful, practical care for daily habits

Continue with Carly

Review online therapy options on BetterHelp.

  • Focus on thoughts and habits
  • Client-centered approach
  • Creative tools used

About Carly

Carly Gelb is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that interfere with daily life. She works with people feeling stuck by anxiety, depression, stress, grief, or challenges with relationships and addiction. Carly aims to help clients notice small patterns and try different ways of responding. With eight years of clinical experience, she uses a client-centered style that puts the person in charge of their goals. Sessions often include practical tools like worksheets, journaling prompts, art, and guided meditation. These methods are used to practice new habits between meetings. Carly draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness. In plain terms she helps people connect values to daily choices, change unhelpful thinking, and build emotional skills for stressful moments. She has worked with concerns ranging from mood disorders and trauma to parenting strain, career stress, eating and sleeping issues, and ADHD-related challenges. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and substance use concerns. Carly offers down-to-earth support for people who want a collaborative, nonjudgmental space to talk and experiment with new habits. If someone prefers a therapist who uses creative tools and straightforward practice, Carly may be a good fit.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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

Credentials

Illinois

Languages

English

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and habits. It uses simple exercises and homework to practice new responses to stress, anxiety, or low mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and small actions. It guides people to notice thoughts without getting stuck and to take steps that match what matters most to them. Mindfulness-based methods teach present-moment awareness and tools for handling strong emotions. These practices can help with stress, impulsive behavior, and improving focus. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Carly collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. Together they try techniques and adjust based on what helps most. Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer sessions from wherever someone is most comfortable participating. Licensed professionals can work with these methods in virtual settings while helping clients build practical habits that carry into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Carly commonly address?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and related issues like self-esteem and sleep or eating problems.

What is her approach in sessions?

Her style is client-centered and nonjudgmental, using tools like journaling, art, worksheets, and guided meditation to practice new habits between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience working with a range of concerns including mood disorders, substance use, and relationship issues.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

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

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Back to all therapists

Carly GelbReview online therapy options on BetterHelp.

Continue with Carly