Megan Carey , LCSW

Megan Carey is a New York licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She focuses on practical ways to manage difficult feelings and to get through life changes. Megan speaks plainly and meets people where they are in the moment.

Her approach centers on the client as the expert in their own life. She draws on evidence-backed tools to build coping skills, reduce overwhelming thoughts, and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions are conversational and goal oriented, with attention to each persons strengths and values.

Megan uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors. She also incorporates mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Client-centered principles guide how she shapes sessions around what matters most to the person in front of her.

Many people seek her help for issues tied to attachment, shame and guilt, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, sexuality, social anxiety, workplace strain, and concerns specific to women. Megan offers support that aims to reduce symptoms while strengthening self-compassion and practical coping.

She brings seven years of professional experience to her work in New York. Megan encourages people to take small steps toward change and to try methods that fit their lives and goals.

Approaches used in online sessions and what they help with

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, and social worry. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase steadiness in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Megan treats this as a collaborative process - she will talk with each person about their needs, try approaches that fit their goals, and adjust methods as progress is made. Clients help set priorities and decide which skills to practice between sessions.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use face-to-face conversation when they want more direct contact. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when being off camera feels better. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins, written reflections, and flexible moments of support during the week. These formats give practical ways to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep working on skills between meetings.