About Carly
Carly Makie-Bennett is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and career concerns. She works to make conversations straightforward and focused so parents and busy people can find practical steps forward. Carly starts by listening closely to what matters to each person and then shapes a plan that fits their daily life.
Her approach centers on respectful and compassionate care.
How Carly works
She tailors sessions to an individual's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. That can mean building skills to handle anxiety, practicing ways to express needs clearly, or mapping small changes to improve self-esteem and motivation. Carly also helps people navigate life transitions and workplace stress.
She addresses related concerns like body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose or money. Conversations are meant to be practical and rooted in what the person can try between sessions. Sessions may include short exercises, goal-setting, and coaching on daily habits that support wellbeing.
Carly emphasizes empowerment and gentle accountability so people leave with concrete options. Her style is warm and straightforward, intended to make change feel manageable rather than overwhelming. She provides services from California and holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Sessions are offered in English and use formats that fit modern schedules.
What Carly works with
The areas below are the ones Carly selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Many people find benefit from short-term, skills-focused approaches that teach coping tools for anxiety and stress. These approaches often include practical breathing or grounding exercises, strategies to break worry cycles, and ways to test out new behaviors in small steps. They are helpful for daily anxiety, work stress, and persistent worry.Another common approach emphasizes communication and problem solving for relationship and workplace issues. This involves learning clearer ways to express needs, practicing conversations, and creating step-by-step plans to address conflicts or career choices. It helps with communication problems, workplace issues, and rebuilding confidence after difficult events.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and then collaborate to find methods that suit your situation. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what fits your life.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more interaction is helpful. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, coaching between sessions, or for people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep progress moving forward.
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