Carly Basler, LCSW

Carly Basler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with five years of practice. She works with adolescents, young adults, and adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, relationship concerns, emotional regulation, and stress.

Carly has substantial experience with youth and families involved in the child welfare system. She has also worked with people who have survived trauma and faced significant life challenges. That background informs how she listens and what she focuses on in sessions.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She helps clients notice how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills for managing emotions and stress. Sessions include skills practice and real-world strategies clients can use between meetings.

Carly uses techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy along with a strengths-based outlook. That means she will help identify existing resources, build coping skills, and set clear small goals to address problems like panic, mood struggles, and difficulty managing strong emotions.

She also addresses parenting concerns, grief, compassion fatigue, and related issues such as attachment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and eating or body image worries. Carly explains options and works with each person to set priorities and plan next steps.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription-based model for sessions can be canceled at any time, and cost varies by location.

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