Carey Deeters, LCSW
Practical, experienced LCSW for real-life change
Details
| Name | Carey Deeters |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania, Nevada, Virginia |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 23 |
About Carey
Carey Deeters is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than two decades in human services. He has worked in county, inpatient, hospice, community-based, and clinical settings since 2000. Carey writes and talks plainly about practical next steps for people facing big life changes.
He has supported people who have struggled with substance use, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, and aging-related concerns. His background includes work with adults, children, youth, and older adults across many service settings.
Background and approach
Carey has experience with a range of diagnoses such as major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, autism spectrum conditions, attention-deficit concerns, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, bipolar types I and II, and personality disorders. Carey blends approaches to match each person's situation.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy are central to his work, while he also draws on Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused methods, and Somatic practices. He helps people notice patterns, test new ways of thinking, and try small behavior changes that build over time. Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-oriented.
Carey focuses on what a person wants to be different and on clear steps toward that change. He invites collaboration and keeps language simple so parents and busy adults can follow along. Carey practices in Pennsylvania and offers online sessions.
He works in English and brings 23 years of experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, addiction, family and relationship challenges, trauma, grief, and intimacy-related concerns.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression among the things Carey works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Carey among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Carey among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Carey among the ways he works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Carey among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Carey among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Carey directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Carey directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that translate well to online care
Carey commonly draws on Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from difficult stories and see multiple perspectives on their experiences. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and build the motivation needed to make changes like reducing substance use or starting healthier routines.Choosing an approach is a team effort. Carey will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. He combines techniques when useful and checks in regularly so the plan fits the person's life and priorities.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video works well for deeper conversations and body-aware practices, phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging are useful for short check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and to keep working on goals from different places.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Carey work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, bipolar issues, anger, and intimacy-related problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Carey uses a straightforward, collaborative style. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, setting practical goals, and trying small changes that add up.
What is his professional background?
He has worked in human services since 2000 across county, inpatient, hospice, community, and clinical settings and has experience with a wide range of diagnoses and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for Carey?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Virginia and Pennsylvania, and he practices in Pennsylvania.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Carey offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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