Carley Rothstein, LCSW

Licensed in North Carolina · 8 years in practice

Carley Rothstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C013284 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1841790151 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Carley

Carley Rothstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina. She came to clinical social work after years in education and behavior support, so she brings classroom and community experience to therapy. She trained with a focus on applied behavior approaches and earned a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.

Before clinical practice she worked as an exceptional children’s teacher, ran a tutoring and behavioral intervention business, and provided developmental therapy through early intervention services.

Background and approach

Over eight years she has provided outpatient therapy for people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and issues related to adoption and foster care. Her practice includes supporting concerns such as ADHD, autism spectrum differences, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and struggles with self-esteem or life transitions.

Carley favors a client-centered style and draws on methods that help people change thinking and behavior, build coping skills, and practice mindful attention. She also uses motivational strategies when someone needs help making and keeping changes. Outside work she advocates for the special needs community and spends time with her son, two dogs, and two bunnies.

Her background in schools, clinics, and community services shapes a practical, down-to-earth approach to care.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Carley lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Depression
ADHD
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Carley names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and tailoring sessions to each person's needs. It helps people feel heard and guides them to set goals and find personal solutions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. It teaches practical ways to change thinking patterns and build new behaviors for issues like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. It is useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and improving coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose and adjust methods based on goals, preferences, and what helps in weekly sessions. This is a joint process where strategies are tried and changed as needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for full sessions and visual connection. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions, ask quick questions, or use shorter notes when schedules are tight. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and stay consistent with care.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and many life transitions. Other areas include ADHD, bipolar, eating and sleeping issues, relationship and family concerns, and parenting challenges.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is client-centered and practical. Sessions focus on talking through problems, learning coping skills, and trying small changes that make daily life easier.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience in clinical and community settings. Her background includes school-based work, early intervention, and outpatient therapy.

What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in North Carolina. Her training includes a master’s degree in social work.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

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