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Megan Carey

Compassionate, skills-based therapy for life transitions

LCSW New York

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Megan

Megan Carey is a New York licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With seven years of clinical experience, she aims to create a collaborative space where clients' strengths and personal knowledge of their own lives guide the work. Megan emphasizes practical, skills-based strategies paired with compassionate listening to help clients build resilience and clearer direction.

Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance and mindfulness-informed methods, while also drawing on client-centered and dialectical interventions when helpful. Megan encourages clients to identify values, practice new coping techniques, and experiment with different ways of responding to difficult thoughts and emotions.

She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and supports each step of the process with respect and encouragement.

Approaches that guide online therapy



Megan often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for changing behaviors and emotions. CBT tends to be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems by focusing on clear skills and experiments to shift responses. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to make room for difficult thoughts while taking committed steps toward meaningful goals. ACT can help when people want to move forward despite lingering uncomfortable feelings.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Megan works with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting techniques as the relationship and needs evolve. She treats the choice of approach as something to discover together rather than a fixed prescription.

Online therapy with her is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access regular support, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when life is busy or changing.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Megan commonly address?
Megan works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, and she also addresses related areas such as attachment issues, guilt and shame, and workplace difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and client-centered techniques to combine practical skills with empathic support.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with people facing mood and stress-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Megan is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential NY LCSW 096100 and practices from New York.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Megan?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesGuilt and shameMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English