Carla Frankoviglia-Gilfry , LPC

Carla Frankoviglia-Gilfry is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 24 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and low self-esteem. She also supports those facing life changes and workplace pressure.

Carla focuses on women's issues while addressing body image and self-love. She offers practical tools to improve communication and regain a sense of purpose. Sessions aim to be collaborative and grounded in everyday life.

Her style is straightforward and warm. Sessions include problem-solving, skill building, and exploring patterns that get in the way of change. She uses evidence-informed techniques that clients can apply between meetings.

Carla often blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness exercises. She helps people break down overwhelming problems into small, workable steps. Solution-focused methods are used to set clear goals and track progress.

People working with her can expect a steady, respectful presence and a focus on practical coping strategies. The goal is to help clients build confidence and healthier habits over time. Carla aims to support each person in finding clearer direction and greater self-acceptance.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Carla uses client-centered therapy to listen closely to each person's experience and respond with empathy. This approach helps people feel heard and guides work that follows each person's priorities.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. CBT offers tools for managing anxiety, shifting unhelpful thinking, and practicing new habits in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Carla works with clients to identify goals and tries methods that match their needs and preferences. That collaborative way helps adjust strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging can fit short check-ins, quick coping skills practice, or people who prefer typing. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules, helping maintain momentum between sessions.