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- CBT
- DBT
- Parenting concerns
About Carly
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with five years of experience, Carly Basler helps people facing trauma, grief, parenting stress, life changes, and compassion fatigue. She works with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are managing anxiety, depression, trauma reactions, and relationship concerns. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking rather than long theory talks.
Carly spent significant time supporting youth and families involved in the child welfare system and people affected by trauma. That work shaped how she approaches safety, coping, and everyday routines. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people identify unhelpful patterns and test new responses.
In sessions she uses a strengths-based stance. That means noticing what already works and building from it. Clients learn concrete tools for emotional regulation, stress management, and communication. Homework and real-world practice are common parts of the process.
Carly also addresses concerns tied to adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, attachment problems, blended family issues, body image, eating and food-related struggles, and life purpose questions. She pays attention to family of origin dynamics and how past events shape current reactions.
Services are offered in English and are provided under an Illinois LCSW credential. For people who want to begin, the usual next step is completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online care
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, and problem-solving around daily challenges.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal communication. These skills are useful for strong mood shifts, relationship strain, and stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carly will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process may include trying different tools and adjusting plans based on what works in real life.
Confirm current session formats before booking. If online sessions are available, they can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins during a break. Different formats can also accommodate lower bandwidth needs or sessions without video when that better suits someone’s day-to-day routine.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, with additional attention to adoption and foster care and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and a strengths-based stance to teach practical skills and improve emotional regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Carly has five years of clinical experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults in settings that include child welfare and trauma care.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.