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Megan Carey

Megan Carey

LCSW

New York

Compassionate, strengths-based therapy for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 096100
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Strengths focused
    • Practical steps
    • Collaborative care

    About Megan

    Megan Carey is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and depression. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that fit each person’s life. Her approach centers on listening and building on strengths so clients can make changes that matter to them.

    Megan believes the client is the expert on their own story and works collaboratively to set goals. She uses conversational, straightforward methods to help people sort through difficult feelings and decisions. Sessions tend to focus on small, doable steps rather than overwhelming plans.

    Her background includes seven years of experience in clinical settings, offering support for coping with life changes and workplace worries. She often addresses attachment issues, guilt and shame, and concerns around self-love and sexuality. Megan also supports people dealing with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and women’s issues.

    The techniques she draws on include Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Those approaches are used to help people notice what matters to them, change unhelpful patterns, and build skills for everyday life.

    If you’re unsure where to start, she guides you through setting practical goals and testing small changes. The focus is on steady progress and on strategies you can use outside sessions.

  2. How her approaches shape online therapy

    Megan commonly uses Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when supporting people online. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping someone find and strengthen their own reasons for change through open conversation and gentle reflection. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and everyday demands to choose methods that fit. The process is collaborative, with regular check-ins to see what is helping and what needs adjusting.

    Session format details are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available online options before booking. In general, online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, which helps people fit therapy into busy days. It can also allow shorter check-ins or conversations without being on camera, which some people find more manageable. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively through remote sessions when they match a client’s needs and life rhythm.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesGuilt and shameMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    7+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she help with?

    Megan supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works with related issues like attachment concerns, guilt and shame, and workplace stress.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on listening and building on existing strengths. Sessions emphasize clear, practical steps that fit into everyday life.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has seven years of experience working in clinical settings. That background informs her approach to mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.

    What are her credentials and where is she located?

    She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York. Her practice is listed in New York.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats are not specified in this biography, so please confirm current session options with the platform before booking. The therapist’s profile will list formats when they are available.

    How does pricing work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and scheduling.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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