Megan Carey , LCSW

Megan Carey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with seven years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She combines evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered work, and mindfulness practices to create care that fits each person’s needs and goals.

Megan emphasizes collaboration and respects that each person is the expert on their own story, drawing on clients' existing strengths to address challenges. Her practice also focuses on attachment concerns, guilt and shame, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, self-love, sexuality, social anxiety and phobia, women's issues, and workplace stressors.

She views beginning therapy as a courageous step and aims to offer steady, practical support as clients explore change and build coping strategies. Her approach is grounded in clinical training and real-world experience working with diverse concerns, with an emphasis on meeting people where they are and helping them move toward meaningful, manageable progress.

Integrative Approaches for Effective Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning - it can be effective for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and listening so that the person feels understood and supported while exploring their own solutions and growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Megan works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals use assessment, client goals, and personal preference to determine which methods fit best, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule care around work, family, and daily commitments. These options increase accessibility and allow therapists to maintain continuity of support, helping clients engage in consistent work toward their goals.