- DBT skills
- Trauma-focused care
- Skills you can use
About Carly
Carly Anne Lockowitz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps adults manage mood instability, depression, anxiety, and trauma. She emphasizes clear, practical skills and a straightforward approach. Carly aims to build on what each person already does well and add tools that fit everyday life.
She draws heavily on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, using Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Mindfulness skills during sessions. Those skills are taught in simple steps and practiced in ways that relate to real situations. Carly also brings a trauma-focused perspective when past events affect current feelings and behavior.
Clients can expect a warm and direct style. Sessions focus on learning and practicing concrete strategies for handling intense emotions and improving relationships. Small, steady changes are a common early focus rather than big overhaul plans.
Carly has nine years of experience as a social worker in Pennsylvania. Her work includes helping people who deal with compassion fatigue, attachment issues, body image concerns, grief and guilt, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. She uses language that is accessible and practical so people can use skills outside the therapy hour.
Therapy with her centers on collaboration. She listens for strengths, sets achievable goals with each person, and tailors skills to match daily routines and responsibilities.
How Carly brings DBT and mindfulness to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people name goals. The therapist follows each person's pace and priorities while offering feedback and support. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness that help with intense moods and relationship patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Carly works together with each person to see which methods fit their needs and goals. That decision is revisited over time so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and allow people to practice skills in everyday contexts. They also offer flexibility when a shorter check-in is needed or when camera-free check-ins are preferable. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote work so learning remains practical and focused on daily life.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Carly focus on?
She works with adults facing mood shifts, depression, anxiety, trauma and related issues such as low self-esteem, relationship problems, and compassion fatigue.
What is Carly's therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and direct, emphasizing practical skills from DBT and mindfulness while keeping sessions collaborative and straightforward.
How long has she been practicing?
Carly has nine years of experience as a social worker providing mental health support in Pennsylvania.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with Carly?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Carly?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on therapist availability.