Carley Rothstein, LCSW
Client-centered support across the lifespan
- Trauma informed care
- LGBTQIA+ affirming support
- Family focused collaboration
About Carley Rothstein
Carley Rothstein, LCSW, brings a background in education and developmental services to her work as a therapist in North Carolina. She began her career as an Exceptional Children’s teacher in a North Carolina school district, then ran her own business as an academic tutor and behavioral interventionist. She later provided Community Based Rehabilitative Services for the North Carolina infant-toddler program as an educational and developmental therapist, collaborating closely with the Children’s Developmental Services Agency.
Carley earned a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Penn State World Campus and completed a Master’s Degree in Social Work at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she has provided outpatient therapy for children and families navigating complex concerns such as depression and anxiety, bullying, LGBTQIA+ related stressors, foster care and adoption, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and experiences of self-harm and suicidality. She also has experience supporting children, teens, and young adults impacted by complex trauma.
Her work has included school-based psychotherapy and integrated behavioral health services for adults in medical or clinic settings, as well as support within group homes and assisted-living facilities. In these roles, she has helped individuals and families process life transitions connected to aging, dementia-related symptoms and behaviors, and end-of-life changes.
Carley is an animal lover and an advocate for the special needs community. She values a client-centered approach and aims to support each person’s journey toward a more peaceful, balanced life.
Carley earned a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Penn State World Campus and completed a Master’s Degree in Social Work at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she has provided outpatient therapy for children and families navigating complex concerns such as depression and anxiety, bullying, LGBTQIA+ related stressors, foster care and adoption, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and experiences of self-harm and suicidality. She also has experience supporting children, teens, and young adults impacted by complex trauma.
Her work has included school-based psychotherapy and integrated behavioral health services for adults in medical or clinic settings, as well as support within group homes and assisted-living facilities. In these roles, she has helped individuals and families process life transitions connected to aging, dementia-related symptoms and behaviors, and end-of-life changes.
Carley is an animal lover and an advocate for the special needs community. She values a client-centered approach and aims to support each person’s journey toward a more peaceful, balanced life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Carley Rothstein have?
Carley Rothstein has 8 years of experience providing therapy and behavioral health support.
Is Carley Rothstein a licensed therapist?
Yes. Carley Rothstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her license is NC LCSW C013284.
In which languages does Carley Rothstein provide therapy?
Carley Rothstein provides therapy in English.
Where is Carley Rothstein located?
Carley Rothstein is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Carley Rothstein as my therapist?
You can work with Carley Rothstein through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Carley Rothstein work with international clients?
No. Carley Rothstein does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Carley Rothstein cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well to Online Care
Carley Rothstein, LCSW, draws from practical, skills-based approaches that can work well in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and experimenting with new ways of responding, which many people find useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and day-to-day overwhelm. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) builds coping skills such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering structure for people who want concrete tools for navigating intense feelings, conflict, or impulsive reactions. Mindfulness Therapy supports learning to slow down and relate differently to thoughts and emotions, which can be especially helpful when life feels constantly “on” or when attention and stress are hard to manage.Finding the right approach is part of the process, not something a client has to figure out alone. Carley works collaboratively to understand what a client is dealing with, what they want to change, and what style of therapy feels most supportive, then adjusts the focus over time as goals evolve.
Online therapy also makes it easier to fit support into real life. Sessions can happen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible ways to stay connected and keep momentum between appointments.