Carleigh O'Brien, LCSW
Compassionate, practical support for parents and individuals
Book with Carleigh- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Montana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Carleigh
Carleigh O'Brien is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of practice based in Montana. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, mood changes, and the everyday strain of parenting. Her work often focuses on improving relationships and communication at home and in close partnerships.
She uses straightforward methods that people can try between sessions. That includes cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She pairs those skills with mindfulness practices to help clients stay calm and grounded during hard moments.
Background and approach
Carleigh also pays attention to attachment and how early relationships shape current behavior. She helps clients understand patterns that show up in close bonds and offers practical ways to test new responses. That often makes conversations and parenting moments easier over time.
Her experience includes supporting people after trauma, with postpartum depression, and those recovering from sexual assault and abuse. She also assists people managing bipolar symptoms, grief, and major life transitions. Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-oriented so progress is clear.
Carleigh offers several online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options are meant to make therapy easier to fit into busy schedules. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair a person with a therapist and schedule an initial session.
What Carleigh works with
Everything Carleigh lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Carleigh helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Young adult issues
Approaches Carleigh lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches you can use online
Carleigh often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings remain. It can help with parenting stress and life changes by steering attention toward what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches skills to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms over time.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily routines, then try strategies that match those needs. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan so sessions stay focused on useful changes.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice communication skills in real time. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can support quick reflection, homework prompts, or brief emotional support between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy parenting schedules and changing lives.
Questions people ask about Carleigh
What concerns does Carleigh commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, and ADHD-related struggles.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, using cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and client-centered conversations to set clear, achievable goals.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of clinical experience and trained in social work, practicing in Montana since completing her education in the region.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW practicing in Montana.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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