- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
About Carolyn
Carolyn Sultana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 31 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Carolyn’s approach is straightforward and practical, aimed at helping clients name what’s going on and decide on one small change to try.
In sessions she uses client-centered methods to listen and respond to what each person brings. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to notice patterns of thinking that keep problems active. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is part of her work when attachment and relationship feelings are central.
Carolyn helps people tackle concerns such as abandonment, body image, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and guilt and shame. She also works with mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, isolation and questions about life purpose. Conversations focus on clearer thinking and practical steps that fit into everyday life.
Her style is direct and respectful. She adapts the pace to what a person needs that week, whether that means a short check-in or a deeper session. People are invited to try concrete skills and notice what changes between sessions.
Clients who want to begin complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and prices vary with location.
How her approaches translate to online work
Carolyn uses client-centered therapy to listen closely and follow what a person says. That approach focuses on understanding concerns and shaping sessions around what the client needs. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep guilt and anxiety active and tests small, practical changes to them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) targets difficult feelings in relationships and helps name emotions that get stuck.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Carolyn will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. The decision is collaborative and can change as sessions reveal what helps most.
Confirm the current session options before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a week by removing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in when needed. It can also allow people to schedule sessions around work or childcare, and to continue seeing a licensed professional from within their daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
31+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, abandonment, body image, and panic attacks.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She blends client-centered listening with CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and EFT when relationship feelings are involved. The work aims to name painful feelings and test small changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 31 years of professional experience as a social worker helping people with anxiety, trauma, relationships, and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.