Megan Carey , LCSW

Megan Carey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on supporting people managing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes, and also works with concerns such as attachment issues, guilt and shame, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, self-love, sexuality, social anxiety and phobia, women's issues, and workplace difficulties.

Megan approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and already carries resources that can help them move through what feels difficult. She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques to create a personalized plan that matches a client's goals and preferences. Taking the first step toward therapy often takes courage, and she acknowledges that commitment while offering steady, collaborative support. Her work emphasizes practical skills, emotional understanding, and building on existing strengths to foster meaningful progress over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Megan Carey commonly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that support a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, mood disorders, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and collaboration, creating a space where clients can explore their experience and develop self-directed growth.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Megan works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care and offer consistent support without requiring an in-person visit.