- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
- Trauma-informed care
About Carly
Carly Anne Lockowitz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with nine years of experience. She works with adults facing severe mood shifts, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and intrusive thoughts. Carly also lists anger, compassion fatigue, and coping with major life changes among her concerns.
Carly favors direct, skills-based work in session. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy, bringing in interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness skills. Sessions focus on learning and practicing concrete tools that can reduce overwhelm and help people manage difficult emotions.
She also integrates a trauma-focused lens when it is needed. That means attention to how past stressful events affect current reactions and relationships. Carly aims to notice patterns and then try new ways of responding that feel doable in everyday life.
In practical terms Carly helps people build skills for handling anger, impulsivity, and relationship conflict. She works on communication problems, attachment issues, and managing mood instability. The emphasis is on clear techniques to use between sessions as well as discussion during them.
People who connect with this approach can expect a collaborative style. Carly draws on the client-centered tradition, which means she pays attention to each person’s goals and preferences while teaching DBT and mindfulness strategies. This combination is intended to make skills training relevant to real situations at home and work.
How DBT and Mindfulness are used in online sessions
Carly commonly brings together Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness in her work. DBT focuses on teaching four skill sets: interpersonal effectiveness for handling conflicts, emotion regulation to reduce mood swings, distress tolerance for getting through intense moments, and mindfulness to stay present. This approach suits problems like anger tied to impulsivity, unstable moods, and relationship strain.Mindfulness therapy is used alongside DBT to help notice feelings without immediately reacting. It involves brief practices and attention exercises that can be tried in daily life. Carly also uses a trauma-focused lens when past events shape current reactions, paying attention to how trauma can affect emotions and relationships.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Carly will discuss goals and preferences and help choose which skills to prioritize. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to focus more on emotion regulation, interpersonal skills, mindfulness, or trauma work based on current needs.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into work days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills between sessions in the settings where problems occur, which can make learning more practical and immediately useful.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with adults on anger tied to mood instability, relationship conflict, and impulsivity. Anger is listed alongside depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem issues.
What therapeutic style does she use in sessions?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with DBT and mindfulness. Sessions emphasize learning practical skills like emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience as a practicing clinician. That span includes working with mood disorders, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Pennsylvania. Her practice is listed as located in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Check the booking flow for the exact session types offered.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and are tied to a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.