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Carilyn Rego, LCSW-C

LGBTQ+ Grief Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hi my name is Carilyn Rego, but I go by Carrie. I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Maryland who has been working in the mental health field for 15 years. I have my MSW from Monmouth University and have worked in a variety of different settings and in different states. I have worked in therapy settings with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use, PTSD, DID, and schizophrenia.

I consider my theoretical approach to be eclectic, since no two people have the same needs. I believe in giving clients the time, space, and resources they need to discover their own path to healing. I start with a person-centered approach to help clients identify their goals and then work from there to determine if a more specific type of therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is appropriate.

I have experience working with clients from all types of backgrounds and belief systems, and I pride myself in maintaining a non-judgemental atmosphere. I have specific experience and training in working with LGBTQ clients, including in supporting transgender individuals in their own unique journeys. Another area in which I have significant professional and person experience is in working with survivors of suicide.

I firmly believe that every person can live their best life given the right tools and support! It is the job of a good therapist to help each client see that potential in themselves and achieve their goals! Together, we can do this!

Professional experience

16 yrs in practice
LGBTQ+ Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishPortuguese

License information

MD LCSW-C 16414

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Carilyn Rego. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I just screwed up my responses ! I LOVE MY THERAPIST SHE IS THE BEST ! I hit all the wrong opposite opinions till I realized what I was hitting ! I’m really stressed out and not paying attention!! I Think Carilyn is the best therapist EVER!

Written on Jun 26, 2025 after therapy with Carilyn for 4 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem

Carilyn was brilliantly helpful when I needed counseling in Pandemic times. I am certainly hoping to work with her again in these troubling times

Written on Apr 09, 2025 after therapy with Carilyn for 4 years and 10 months

Carrie is THE BEST!!!

Written on Jun 10, 2022 after therapy with Carilyn for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief

She is so helpful, and listens, and provides truly helpful suggestions, and lets me share at my own pace. My sessions have been so helpful in organizing my thoughts and validating some of my emotions as my life in is a huge transition phase right now, and I do not do well with change, period. She is patient, kind, non judgemental, understanding, empathetic, and truly listens. I feel heard and seen.

Written on Jun 05, 2022 after therapy with Carilyn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Love her! Finally after searching for years, I finally have an effective therapist, who listens and helps all throughout my week

Written on May 19, 2022 after therapy with Carilyn for 2 months on issues concerning grief

Carilyn is the rare combination of very empathetic, gentle and caring and exceedingly insightful. She always allows me the space to feel what I need to process but helps to create effective strategies to move forward. I never feel rushed or silly and I feel genuinely cared for. Carilyn is one of a kind. I cannot speak highly enough of her.

Written on Dec 27, 2021 after therapy with Carilyn for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd