Carly Caldwell, MA, LPC, ATR
Licensed Professional Counselor
Troy, IL
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
I am a registered art therapist dedicated to helping individuals find deeper meaning and purpose in their lives, with a special focus on LGBTQIA+ folks, those seeking support for anxiety or depression, and individuals who have experienced trauma. My therapeutic approach is strengths-based, client-centered, and relational-cultural. I aim to cultivate self-awareness, encourage self-expression, and develop emotional resilience to empower individuals with the tools to develop growth-fostering relationships with themselves and others. Through art-making and creative self-expression, I work with individuals throughout the lifespan to increase feelings of self-love and acceptance, develop interpersonal relationship skills, and build emotional resilience.
I received my Bachelor's in Psychology and began my career as a case manager for adults with mental illness in 2017. In 2022, after completing my Master's in Art Therapy Counseling, I began working with youth in an elementary school setting, until 2025, when I moved to my current practice.
I am dedicated to helping individuals find deeper meaning and purpose in their lives, with a special focus on LGBTQIA+ folks, those seeking support for anxiety or depression, and individuals who have experienced trauma. My therapeutic approach is strengths-based, client-centered, and relational-cultural. I aim to cultivate self-awareness, encourage self-expression, and develop emotional resilience to empower individuals with the tools to develop growth-fostering relationships with themselves and others.
I aspire to help people know and understand themselves better so that they can thrive in their authentic existence. If you are struggling with self-acceptance, seeking meaning and purpose, or dealing with painful past experiences, please know that you're not alone. I’m here for you and would be honored to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Professional associations
Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $175Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Paypal
- Venmo
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Adoption & Fostering
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Criminal Justice Involvement
- Depression
- Developmental & Intellectual Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- LGBTQIA+
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Health Professionals
- Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Art Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Trauma Survivors
Faith-based specialties
- Atheism/Agnosticism
- Wicca / Paganism
Images and videos
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Early Childhood (0-4)
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Groups
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media