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Carly Montroy, LMHC

Calm, practical support for anxiety and stress

7 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Carly

Carly Montroy is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She supports clients dealing with depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Carly also works with mood instability, anger, and life transitions.

She practices in New York and offers sessions in English. Her approach centers on listening first. Carly believes each person is the expert on their own life.

She looks for strengths clients already have and uses those as building blocks for change.

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Background and approach

Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps to feel steadier day to day. Carly draws on several methods to match what a person needs. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful space, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thought patterns, and Mindfulness Therapy to teach calm, present-moment skills.

Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy are also part of her toolbox when clients want to reframe their story or boost motivation. In session, conversations are straightforward and goal-focused. Clients can expect to set small, doable objectives and to practice skills between meetings.

Carly pays attention to what works and adjusts methods as needed. She brings seven years of clinical experience in community and outpatient settings. That background informs a practical style that aims for steady progress.

Carly emphasizes collaboration and supports clients as they try new ways of coping and communicating.

Practical approaches for online anxiety care

Carly commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and helping people feel understood, which helps when someone is overwhelmed or unsure where to begin. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety and teaches concrete skills to change them.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice stress without getting caught up in it. Mindfulness offers simple breathing and attention practices that can reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Carly will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust as progress is made. The aim is to choose strategies that feel doable and helpful for day-to-day life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video offers face-to-face interaction for working through emotions, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low. Live chat and messaging allow short check-ins, quick skill coaching, or ongoing reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep progress moving forward.
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Questions people ask

What issues does Carly help with?
Carly supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. She also works with mood disorders, anger, and family-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is listening-first and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, building on strengths, and practicing skills between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Carly has seven years of professional work experience in clinical settings, which informs her practical, goal-oriented approach.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Care is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Carly?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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