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Caralee Crary, LPC

Compassionate counselor for relationships and transitions
  • Couples and family therapy
  • Trauma and grief support
  • LGBT and intimacy issues

About Caralee Crary

Caralee Crary approaches therapy as a collaborative journey in which people move through life stages to learn and sometimes re-learn important lessons. She helps clients build self-awareness, deepen insight, and develop practical skills to manage everyday challenges and long-term goals. Her work with adult couples focuses on improving communication, navigating relationship transitions, and aligning living styles across all stages of life. She also supports children and teens within their social, emotional, educational, and family systems, and assists adults who are clarifying goals related to education, work, independence, self-esteem, and healthier relationships.

Her formal training includes psychodynamic therapy and object relations, complemented by specialized cognitive-behavioral training from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Colorado. This blend allows her to address both surface-level thoughts and behaviors and deeper emotional patterns that shape how people relate to themselves and others. Caralee describes her approach as intuitive and highly collaborative, offering clear feedback while honoring each personĂ¢s pace of growth and change.

She aims to create a nonjudgmental space for exploring difficult areas that can be hard to face alone, drawing on life experience and professional training to guide psychological growth. Outside of work she is married with two children and enjoys reading, gardening, music, yoga and walking, time in nature, and films. Her credentials include MEd, MA, NCP, and LPC; MEd and MA are masterĂ¢s degrees and LPC denotes Licensed Professional Counselor.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Caralee Crary have?

Caralee Crary has 20 years of experience.

Is Caralee Crary a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds these credentials: LPC. License details: PA LPC PC005050.

In which languages does Caralee Crary provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Caralee Crary located?

She is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Caralee Crary as my therapist?

You can work with Caralee Crary through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Caralee Crary work with international clients?

Caralee Crary does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Caralee Crary 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 with therapy 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 Approaches and Online Support

Caralee draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients in different ways. ACT focuses on helping people clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relational patterns shape emotional responses and relationship dynamics, making it helpful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and family challenges. CBT addresses unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical skills and guided exercises, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and problems related to self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Caralee works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time so therapy stays responsive and effective.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit counseling into busy lives and varied schedules. These formats increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to engage in therapy from home or other convenient locations while maintaining a consistent treatment plan with licensed professionals and therapists who can adapt methods to work well in virtual settings.

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