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Carleigh O'Brien

Carleigh O'Brien, LCSW

Therapist in Montana

Practical therapy for daily struggles

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  • Focus on depression
  • Mindfulness and CBT
  • Collaborative approach

About Carleigh

Carleigh O'Brien is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of experience working in Montana. She brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at small, usable changes over time.

She trained at Walla Walla University and has spent close to a decade building skills in evidence-informed approaches. In session she blends cognitive behavioral ideas with mindfulness practices and client-centered listening. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and practice skills that reduce distress.

Carleigh also pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns. She helps people understand how past hurts shape current interactions and offers ways to communicate more clearly. Parents and people facing life transitions can work on practical strategies for daily stress and emotional regulation.

Trauma and grief are part of her focus areas as well. She supports people coping with past abuse, postpartum depression, or post-traumatic stress by pacing work and addressing immediate safety and coping needs. She also offers help for intimacy-related concerns and sexual assault recovery.

Expect sessions that are collaborative and goal-oriented. Carleigh uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered support. If you want to begin, use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions based on personal values. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms. It often helps with mood concerns, anxiety, and managing daily routines. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns that form in close relationships and helps people change repeating interaction styles that cause distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, history, and what feels most useful. Together they pick or combine methods and then try them in sessions, adjusting as needed based on what helps.

Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a day, help maintain momentum between appointments, and reduce time spent traveling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or let people focus on skills practice from their own routine. Licensed professionals tailor session pace and homework so therapeutic work integrates with everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship and intimacy-related issues among other concerns listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and collaborative, blending cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and client-centered listening to create small, usable changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of experience working as a therapist in Montana.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds the credential LCSW and practices in Montana.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not work with international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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