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Online therapist

Carly Montroy

Supportive counselor focused on practical family coping

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Carly

Carly Montroy is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship challenges. She supports those facing trauma, low self-esteem, and motivation difficulties. Carly emphasizes practical steps and steady support so parents and caregivers can find clearer ways forward.

She believes each person knows their story best and brings out strengths already present. Sessions focus on small, manageable changes that fit daily life.

Background and approach

Carly listens closely and helps clients set goals they feel ready to try. Her work draws from cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness strategies to reduce distress and build coping skills. She also uses client-centered conversations and narrative tools to reframe problems and boost self-understanding.

Motivation-focused methods help people move from thinking about change to taking action. With seven years of professional experience and a New York LMHC license, Carly blends practical tools with a supportive presence. Parents looking for clearer communication, better stress management, or steadier moods often find the sessions practical and focused.

Carly’s approach aims to make progress feel achievable, one step at a time. Background and approach: Carly trained to use evidence-based methods in ways that feel down-to-earth. She wants therapy to fit daily life, not add more burden.

Over time she helps people notice what works, adjust what doesn’t, and strengthen coping after setbacks. Her goal is to help clients build confidence and move toward a more satisfying life.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In short video or phone sessions Carly can teach simple tools to reduce anxiety and manage low mood. Mindfulness Therapy introduces short attention and breathing exercises to reduce overwhelm and improve emotional awareness. These practices can be guided in live sessions and practiced between meetings.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so the client feels heard and respected. This approach helps people clarify their goals and decide what changes feel right for them. Carly works collaboratively to figure out which of these approaches fits a client’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy families and individuals. Video calls and phone sessions let people meet from home while live chat or text-based messaging provide short, flexible check-ins between sessions. These options make it easier to use new skills in everyday moments and keep momentum when schedules are tight.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Carly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, anger, and self-esteem challenges. Additional focuses include communication and family problems, autism and Asperger Syndrome, intellectual disability, isolation, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
Her style is practical and person-focused. She listens first, highlights strengths, and helps clients set small, manageable goals they can use at home.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Carly has seven years of professional experience working with people who face mood, stress, and relationship challenges. That background informs her choice of tools and pacing.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential - NY LMHC 014095 - and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for her services?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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