Carolyn Sultana, LCSW

Carolyn Sultana is a licensed clinical social worker and brings 31 years of experience to her practice. She offers a straightforward, compassionate approach to common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to shape sessions around each person’s needs. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve daily functioning.

Carolyn tailors the pace and content of sessions to the person in front of her. She listens for patterns that keep problems active and helps clients try new responses. Work may include revising unhelpful thoughts, practicing different ways to communicate, or processing painful memories at a manageable pace.

Her background includes long-term clinical practice in New York. That experience has taught her to combine direct techniques with a warm, respectful manner. She explains options clearly and involves clients in planning the work.

People come to Carolyn for help with a wide range of issues beyond the headline concerns. These include abandonment fears, body image, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, life purpose questions, mood disorders, narcissism-related dynamics, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and pregnancy and childbirth issues.

Sessions are conducted in English and offered through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Carolyn encourages a collaborative approach so each person feels heard and understood while trying practical steps toward change.

How Carolyn’s Approaches Work Online

Carolyn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT often includes small experiments, new coping skills, and step-by-step practice to reduce anxiety, panic, and low mood.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy which centers the conversation on the person’s experience. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and letting clients set the direction of their work while the therapist offers support and reflection.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Carolyn will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful before agreeing on a plan. She works collaboratively, adjusting methods as needs change so you can try what fits best.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let you practice skills in real time and read facial cues, while phone sessions may be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging can support brief check-ins, homework, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy days.