Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Carly Gelb, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.023733
- NPI
- 1902380322
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Carly supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Anxiety and stress
- Addictions support
- Client-centered methods
About Carly
Carly Gelb is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life strains. Carly also addresses parenting, sleep and eating issues, grief, trauma and bipolar-related challenges.
She uses a client-centered approach that puts the person’s goals and preferences first. Sessions often include practical tools such as worksheets, journaling, art exercises, and guided meditation when those methods fit a client's needs. Carly aims to help people notice patterns that are holding them back and build more workable habits.
Her background includes helping people manage emotional overwhelm, codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, and problems with communication and control. She also supports those navigating career changes, compassion fatigue, and recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. Carly lists Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing among the approaches she draws on.
In sessions she focuses on concrete skills and small, achievable changes. Conversations tend to clarify what matters to the person and identify steps they can try between meetings. Carly encourages tracking progress with practical tools like worksheets and short practices rather than lengthy theory discussions.
People who choose her work can expect straightforward, goal-focused sessions that emphasize real-life adjustments. To begin, readers should confirm session options and scheduling details before booking a first appointment.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take small committed actions even when feelings are difficult. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors with practical exercises and short homework tasks. It often helps with panic, sleep problems, and mood shifts. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the process. Carly will work collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, preferences, and daily life. That means trying an approach, checking in, and adjusting techniques if something feels off or unhelpful.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings around work, school, and family tasks, and using short tools like worksheets or journaling between meetings. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to use art prompts, guided meditations, and written exercises during or between meetings, helping carry skills into everyday routines.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, parenting, sleep and eating problems, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related areas.
What kind of therapy style does she use?
She uses a client-centered style that focuses on the person's goals and preferences and incorporates practical tools like worksheets, journaling, art, and guided meditation.
How much experience does she have?
Carly has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers