Caralee Crary

(M.Ed., MA, NCP)

About Me

My name is Caralee Crary and I've been practicing psychotherapy for the past 15 years. Prior to counseling I was an educator for 10 years. I like to use a combination of therapies including psycho-educational, psycho-dynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapies. Many clients benefit from this eclectic approach to address an array of concerns including life skills, relationship conflicts, and childhood wounds. Therapy is about speaking to the unspoken part of ourselves.

Working collaboratively will make your counseling experience successful. I create the space that you need to feel safe and empowered to explore your feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and situations to begin developing insight. This insight allows you to make informed decisions on what areas you need to improve. My goal is to assist your learning, growing, and healing while feeling validated and supported. As we move through this process together, you will discover your strengths to conquer your goals and develop life long skills that will continue to follow you through your life.

Part of the reason I became a therapist was because after having experienced many major life events both as a child and an adult, it empowered me to understand, empathize, and guide others in their psychological growth. I genuinely look forward to working with clients and bearing witness to their story. I am married and have two children. I enjoy reading, gardening, music, yoga/walking, nature, and films.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Self esteem
  • Depression

I also have experience in Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder

Years of Experience: 16

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

Licensing

LPC #PC005050 (Expires: 2021-02-28)

Reviews

Written by N.I. on Mar 03, 2019 after counseling with Caralee for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Caralee has been one of the best therapists I have ever worked with. I have struggled for over 20 years trying to find a therapist I connect with. For therapy, having a strong relationship with your therapist is an integral part of your recovery. Caralee has always been easy to talk to while also challenging me for my recovery. She gives me outside work so my therapy doesn’t end when our conversations do. She is also available outside of our regularly scheduled sessions which has been so helpful when I’ve struggled. This app and Caralee specifically has been such a blessing in my life.

Written by K.A. on Dec 07, 2018 after counseling with Caralee for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

Caralee was extremely helpful! She helped me when I really needed it, and I really appreciate that. I would recommend her to anyone!

Written by K.Y. on Nov 20, 2018 after counseling with Caralee for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleeping disorders

Tremendously smart. I've recommended this service to others because of her. There is a reality pertaining to not being in an in person session. She is always available within a reasonable amount of time. She's great.

Written by J.O. on Nov 18, 2018 after counseling with Caralee for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties

She is great- she has gone far and beyond her counselor duties to help me. I am extremely happy with Caralee and would recommend her to anyone who needs counseling.

Written by L.A. on Jul 09, 2018 after counseling with Caralee for 2 months on issues concerning relationship, family, and intimacy-related

Caralee has been a helpful sounding board for me. I appreciate her thoughtfulness and assertiveness in addressing the core issues I'm wrestling with.

Written by M.O. on May 14, 2018 after counseling with Caralee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, intimacy-related, eating, sleeping, self esteem, and career

She is an amazing, patient, compassionate and dedicated counsellor that has been the most understanding and supportive counsellor to someone with my needs. As apart of my anxiety condition, I am unreliable with attending physical appointments with past counsellors due to panic/anxiety attacks stopping fro being able to attend (leave the house etc). It has often even stopped me from using this website- any live sessions we book, or even checking my messages. But Caralee has never blamed me, made me feel worse about it, charge me etc. I'm used to paying extravagant fees for cancellations for physical appts. or being punished and then forever feeling self conscious and hated by counsellors for wasting their time. Caralee has made me feel comfortable to be me, to cope with my insecurities, and to work through them. I keep going back, and each time I feel stronger for it. I hope one day soon, with her continued to support I become dependable and not scared of sessions :) I am hopeful!

Written by L.E. on Apr 28, 2018 after counseling with Caralee for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger, and bipolar

Caralee is a magnificent counselor. She takes the time to really listen and connect with her clients. I couldn’t recommend a better person to help me through all of my tough situations than her. She finds a way to challenge you and not give up yet leads you down the path you need to grow.

Written by J.E. on Apr 27, 2018 after counseling with Caralee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and bipolar

Caralee listens to my concerns and lets me talk about what I need to. She also has suggested many useful resources to me, which I really appreciate.

Written by C.A. on Mar 31, 2018 after counseling with Caralee for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related, and sleeping

Caralee has been very helpful thus far. She has been helping me determine positive ways to cope with anxiety and frustration, and I have been implementing them with her continued support.

Written by A.N. on Feb 16, 2018 after counseling with Caralee for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, and self esteem

Caralee is an absolutely amazing therapist. She has helped me so much in the few short months we've been working together and I can't wait to see how much progress I'll make with her in the future! She is very intuitive and insightful and always knows the right thing to say and what suggestions to make. Thank you so much, Caralee!

Written by L.I. on Jan 04, 2018 after counseling with Caralee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, sleeping, parenting, self esteem, anger, and career

Caralee is very compassionate, understanding and knowledgeable.

Written by L.E. on Nov 29, 2017 after counseling with Caralee for 2 weeks

I was so pleasantly surprised that I matched with a therapist who was such a perfect fit for exactly what I am going through. I felt better just after a few days of being able to vent my frustrations and concerns to her. She has a ton of experience and is down to earth, compassionate, and caring. I look forward to continuing to work with her.

Written by M.I. on Nov 22, 2017 after counseling with Caralee for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, lgbt, relationship, family, intimacy-related, and bipolar

Caralee has shown a sincere willingness to not only understand my mental and emotional challenges, but to engage in whatever is necessary to help me overcome those challenges in ways that resonate with me regarding my specific needs. Highly recommend her.

Written by C.O. on Nov 09, 2017 after counseling with Caralee for 3 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, sleeping, self esteem, and bipolar

I have only been working with Caralee for about four days, but I can already tell that this will be a substantive relationship. She provides key guidance on the specific issues I have been facing, and sets goals for me that are tailored just for my needs. I can see myself benefiting greatly from ongoing talk therapy as the months go on. She is my first counselor on BetterHelp, but it feels like a perfect match for my needs so far.

Written by B.E. on Nov 03, 2017 after counseling with Caralee for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship, and family

Caralee is incredibly perceptive and caring. I will continue working with her well into the future.

Written by T.A on Jan 30, 2017 after counseling with Caralee for 2 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating, self esteem, career, and depression

Carlee Gellman is very open and patient with her clients. The time I did spend with her helped me and I was approached by her constant checkup on how I was doing. Thank you!

Written by A.M on Jul 06, 2016 after counseling with Caralee for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression

Caralee is a Godsend! From our first communication to the last, she's been attentive and patient. Her approach to my challenges were both clinical and practical. I wanted someone with a down to earth personality as well as experience and she is the perfect balance. If I need her in the future, I will definitely reach out to her again. She gave me great tools to help me heal and move forward.

Written by J.U on May 27, 2016 after counseling with Caralee for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, self esteem, and depression

Talking with Caralee is like a breath of fresh air. Even though I haven't met her in person, I feel like she really knows me. She's helping me through a very difficult time, and I'm truly blessed that she takes time out of her life just to say a few words of encouragement!