Caralee Crary , LPC

Caralee Crary brings twenty years of clinical work to a practice focused on helping people learn, re-learn, and grow through life’s transitions. She partners with adult couples facing communication and intimacy challenges, supports children and teens as they navigate social and educational stresses, and works with adults seeking clarity around education, work, independence, self-esteem, and healthier relationships. Caralee draws on formal training in psychodynamic therapy and object relations alongside specialized cognitive-behavioral coursework completed at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Colorado, blending attention to thoughts and behaviors with exploration of deeper emotional patterns.

Her style is collaborative and intuitive, offering practical feedback while respecting the pace of change. She aims to enhance self-awareness, insight, and coping skills so clients can manage life more effectively. Caralee creates a nonjudgmental space to examine areas that may feel difficult to address alone, and she views the therapeutic process as a joint effort toward each person’s goals.

Outside of clinical work she is married and a parent of two, and she enjoys reading, gardening, music, yoga and walking, time in nature, and films. Her listed credentials include MEd and MA (master’s degrees), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), and NCP. Caralee Crary offers experienced, compassionate care aimed at practical growth and emotional understanding.

Approaches, Online Care, and Collaborative Planning

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to clarify their values and take committed action toward them while learning practical skills for coping with difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and challenges related to life purpose. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and connection; it helps people and couples address intimacy, trust, and relational wounds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to reduce distress and build coping skills, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Caralee Crary works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates strategies as appropriate and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These options support flexible scheduling, consistent engagement, and multiple ways to communicate so clients can choose the format that feels most comfortable and practical for their circumstances.