Caley Markuson , LPC, LCPC

Caley Markuson is a licensed counselor and educator with six years of hands-on experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and related challenges. With a background as a special education teacher and school counselor, Caley blends practical classroom experience with clinical training to offer therapy that is both informed by education and grounded in counseling practice.

She holds master’s degrees in Special Education from the University of Virginia and in School Counseling and Professional Counseling from Montana State University Northern. Caley carries the credentials LPC and LCPC - LPC meaning Licensed Professional Counselor and LCPC indicating Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and she applies those qualifications to work with adults facing issues including bipolar disorder, HPPD, post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood shifts, workplace concerns, ADHD, and intellectual disability.

Caley’s approach is person-centered, drawing on Applied Behavior Analysis and behavioral therapy techniques when appropriate. Her sessions often combine talk therapy with workbook-based activities built on current, research-informed methods. She stays current through conferences and online trainings, and she integrates tools from cognitive and mindfulness-oriented practices as needed.

Outside of her professional life Caley enjoys the outdoors, wild crafting, and plant identification, and she often spends time on a UTV with her husband and two dogs. She aims to create a steady, collaborative space to help people navigate life’s transitions and obstacles.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Caley Markuson draws from client-centered therapy, which focuses on understanding each person’s unique experience and building a collaborative, empathetic relationship to support personal growth and self-understanding. This approach is useful for people seeking a supportive space to explore identity, self-esteem, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which helps identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping skills development. In cases involving trauma, Trauma-Focused Therapy techniques can be introduced to address the impacts of past events while pacing the work to each person’s readiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Caley works collaboratively with clients to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines conversational work with practical exercises and workbook activities to reinforce progress between sessions.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling, varied communication styles, and access from different locations. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue care during times of transition or limited mobility.