Carley Rothstein
LCSW supporting trauma, ADHD, adoption, and family dynamics
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About
Carley Rothstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who draws on eight years of clinical and educational experience to support children, adolescents, adults, and families. She began her career as an Exceptional Children’s teacher in a North Carolina school district and later operated an academic tutoring and behavioral intervention business. That early work informed her approach to developmental and behavioral needs and led to roles providing Community Based Rehabilitative Services for the NC infant-toddler program in collaboration with the Children’s Developmental Services Agency.
She holds a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Penn State World Campus and a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Since becoming an LCSW she has provided outpatient therapy for clients facing depression, anxiety, trauma, bullying, LGBTQIA+ concerns, foster care and adoption issues, ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, self-harm and suicidality, and complex trauma. Carley has also delivered school-based psychotherapy and integrated behavioral health services in medical settings, group homes, and assisted-living facilities to support aging-related changes and dementia-related behaviors.
An animal lover and advocate for the special needs community, she balances professional work with family life, caring for a son with Fragile X Syndrome and a small menagerie of pets. She practices from a client-centered perspective and aims to support individuals and families seeking steadier balance and clearer coping strategies.
She holds a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Penn State World Campus and a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Since becoming an LCSW she has provided outpatient therapy for clients facing depression, anxiety, trauma, bullying, LGBTQIA+ concerns, foster care and adoption issues, ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, self-harm and suicidality, and complex trauma. Carley has also delivered school-based psychotherapy and integrated behavioral health services in medical settings, group homes, and assisted-living facilities to support aging-related changes and dementia-related behaviors.
An animal lover and advocate for the special needs community, she balances professional work with family life, caring for a son with Fragile X Syndrome and a small menagerie of pets. She practices from a client-centered perspective and aims to support individuals and families seeking steadier balance and clearer coping strategies.
- Location:
- North Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 8
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Depression, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Attachment issues, Body image, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Gender dysphoria, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Traumatic brain injury, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NC LCSW C013284
- NPI Number: 1841790151
- License: LCSW (North Carolina)
Remote sessions and therapeutic methods
Carley offers online work that integrates structured skills training with collaborative conversation. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills in practical, step-by-step ways. She also incorporates mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.
These approaches are presented in a client-centered manner, with an emphasis on mutual planning and goal setting so clients and therapist can tailor strategies to daily life. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are added when brief goal clarification and momentum toward change are the priority.
Carley conducts sessions through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing for flexible communication formats. She works collaboratively with each person to select the format and combination of techniques that best fit their needs and routines.
What is Carley Rothstein's clinical background?
She has eight years of experience, beginning as an Exceptional Children’s teacher, then working as an academic tutor and behavioral interventionist, and providing Community Based Rehabilitative Services for the NC infant-toddler program before practicing as an LCSW in outpatient and integrated settings.
What credentials does she hold?
Carley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the license NC LCSW C013284 and holds a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill plus a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Penn State World Campus.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
This profile indicates she conducts therapy in English.
Where is she based?
She practices in North Carolina and has clinical experience in school, outpatient, medical clinic, group home, and assisted-living settings.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Clients can engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, and techniques include CBT, DBT, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to match client goals.
Does she accept international clients?
No. This profile specifies that she is not accepting international clients.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her services.