About

Carly Basler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois, a licensed mental health professional who provides clinical therapy. With five years of experience, she supports adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, and stress.

Carly's background includes extensive work with youth and families involved in the child welfare system and with people who have endured significant trauma. Those experiences shaped a conviction in each person’s capacity for growth, resilience, and healing, and inform her care for clients facing grief, parenting difficulties, compassion fatigue, and related struggles.

Her therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, drawing on evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and a strengths-based perspective. She helps clients identify existing strengths, build practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and pursue lasting change.

Whether someone is feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or seeking support through a difficult transition, Carly aims to create an empowering space where people can explore their experiences, gain insight, and move toward their goals with confidence.
Location:
Illinois, United States
Years Experience:
5
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Communication problems, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Life purpose, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: IL LCSW 149.031890
  • NPI Number: 1831022219
  • License: LCSW (Illinois)

Evidence-Based Techniques for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people understand how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and stress. A strengths-based approach centers on identifying a person’s existing resources and abilities to support recovery and forward momentum, useful when addressing grief, caregiver stress, or complex life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Carly works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore what feels most useful and adjust strategies over time to support progress.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage transportation or mobility barriers, and maintain continuity of care. Licensed professionals can deliver these evidence-based techniques effectively in virtual formats, allowing clients to engage in meaningful work from the location that suits them best.

How much experience does Carly Basler have?

Carly Basler has five years of clinical experience.

Is Carly Basler a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: IL LCSW 149.031890.

In which languages does Carly Basler provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Carly Basler located?

She is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Carly Basler as my therapist?

You can work with Carly Basler through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Carly Basler work with international clients?

Carly Basler does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Carly Basler cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.