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Caroline Motley

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Life is not a neat package. I am here to help you unpack it, keep track of it all, get rid of some of it, and keep some safe. Whether the struggle shows up as overthinking, sadness, people-pleasing, loneliness, irritability, or burnout, the common thread tends to be that something needs to shift. At the core of my approach is the establishment of a trustworthy, unbiased space. One of the trauma areas I specialize in is childhood trauma, and women's issues.

My approach to therapy

My style is nurturing, non-judgmental, and attuned to nuance. I work from a non-pathological, trauma-informed framework. My approach is deeply human and collaborative. It’s less about what’s “wrong” and more about what’s happened—and how those experiences continue to shape identity, relationships, and a sense of safety in the world. I also offer EMDR.

I bring lived experience, a warm but direct presence, and a belief in the power of real connection. Sessions are shaped by what matters to the individual. There’s room for humor, contradiction, and uncertainty. And over time, space opens for deeper insight, relief, and change.

What you can expect from me

The most important part about therapy is the therapeutic relationship, our first session we will take it as slow or fast as you feel comfortable and work on getting to know each other, and set expectations and goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Holistic, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Hawaii
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia, Hawaii, Utah, New York, Connecticut), LC (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Maine)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Attachment Based, Somatic, Behavioral Activation (BA), Psychoanalytic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    35 Saint James Place
    New York, NY 10038