Caralee Crary, M.Ed., PA | Mind Diagnostics

Licensed

Online Counseling

(59 reviews)

M.Ed., MA, LPC Caralee Crary

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Caralee Crary is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: M.Ed., MA, LPC Years in Practice: 19 State: Pennsylvania

I believe that a person moves in and out of their various life stages with the desire to learn and sometimes re-learn life lessons. I work with clients to enhance self-awareness, insight, and skill sets for managing life. Our therapeutic experience will be a joint effort in reaching your goals! I work with adult couples struggling in their relationships, communication, and living styles over all stages of life. I work with children and teens in their social, emotional, educational, and family systems. I see adults attempting to clarify and reach life goals involving education, work, independence, esteem, and healthy relationships.

My formal training is in psycho-dynamic therapy and object relations but I also received a specialized cognitive-behavioral training through The University of Pennsylvania and The University of Colorado. I have developed a combination of being able to work with and understand behaviors and thoughts, but also deeper set feelings and patterns.

I have an intuitive combination of understanding how people learn and feel, to empower them to identify the direction in which they need to go. I am extremely collaborative and offer useful feedback while respecting the growth and change process. I offer an extremely nonjudgmental and safe environment with which to explore those areas people often cannot.

Part of the reason I became a therapist was because after having experienced many major life events both as a child and an adult, it empowered me to understand, empathize, and guide others in their psychological growth. I genuinely look forward to working with clients and bearing witness to their story. I am married and have two children. I enjoy reading, gardening, music, yoga/walking, nature, and films.

Thank you! Caralee Crary, MEd, MA, NCP, LPC

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Intimacy-related issues Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Bipolar disorder Compassion fatigue
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Caralee has been great in helping me right from the start. She is very responsive, kind, and caring. She seems to really want to help me on my journey & I value her input. She has made me feel safe and hopeful. I would definitely recommend her as a counselor.

Caralee’s unconditional positive regard has been very comforting. Her skills are quite effective and she does a great job of making the most of our session time in addition to responding to messages.

Caralee has been very helpful to me in dealing with serious anxiety and stressful life events. She has been very good at helping me figure out how to use coping mechanisms more effectively, and has responded to my messages with encouragement and helpful strategies or ways to reframe thoughts. She has really helped me dig my way out of a bad place.

Caralee is the first person that helps me be myself. She helped me discover who I truly am and I am truly indebted to her for it. For the first time in a long while, I felt at peace. She is a very smart, kind, caring, sympathetic person, and anyone that had her as a therapist should count their blessings. Needless to say, she is amazing.

Caralee has been an amazing therapist for me a great source of support these past several months. Always punctual, never missed an appointment, and flexible when it comes to scheduling. Even outside of our scheduled sessions, she continues to reply to my messages throughout the week. I've had a close trusting bond with her and felt comfortable sharing any thoughts without judgement. She has supported me when I was first started questioning my gender identity, and has continued to give me affirmation along my transition, as well as support for my constant anxiety. I highly recommend Caralee for anyone that is also suffering with anxiety or questioning their sexuality/gender.

Such an amazing counselor, helped me greatly through my bad days.

I found Caralee to be very helpful and encouraging.

Caralee listened carefully to my concerns and gave very helpful advice. I really appreciated her honesty, wisdom, and sensitivity in counseling me. She helped me successfully navigate a very difficult period in my life.

I like Caralee very much. She has been helpful and encouraging. She is very smart, well informed, and knows what to say.

I have really enjoyed my sessions so far with Caralee, she is very real and down to earth . At the same time she is very professional and easy to talk to. I am very excited about the progress so far, she is really helping me out.

I was completely embarassed that people in my life told me I need to see a counselor. I am more than pleased to say that Caralee has helped me so much in such a little time frame. I just needed some encouragement and guidance. I am a person who can talk to a wall but she doesn't make me feel like I talk to much. She still engages and controls the out come of the conversation so that I learn something from what I am telling her. She has a wonderful way of making you feel like your in control of your own situation. I will definitely be continuing my service for a while to ensure that I can maintain what I am learning right now.

I’m pretty new to this but so far, I’ve been pleased with the support and advice that I’ve been given. With my schedule, I just don’t have time for “traditional face-to-face” therapy and this has certainly been a good thing, so far. I look forward to more advice and counseling from Caralee!

I appreciate that Caralee isn't judgmental nor critical of me. She is very thoughtful and thought provoking so I can get a more realistic look at myself and my issues. I like Caralee and her timely responses. I feel free to discuss anything at all in the hope that this will enable the to reach a higher level of confidence in myself and learn the all important skills in order to have healthy relationships with others.

I think that she has her finger on the button of what’s really going on with me. We are working on some issues that may be contributing to my grief. And I think that moving forward I will be able to grieve the way I’m supposed to and move forward

She is amazing and caring and equip. I am grateful God brought this ministry and Caralee's counseling into my life. I feel so much more focused and lighter in spirit and grounded in Christ. I am looking forward to the future. I feel more equip and ready for my life and my future.

We are still in beginning stages and so my responses are based on the brief interactions. So far so good. I look forward to what future sessions hold. Thank you.

My counselor - Caralee Crary - while not only is there for me around the clock, reaches out to me almost exactly when i NEED her to.

This is my first time using better help and I am so incredibly thankful to have found a therapist like Caralee. I really lucked out as she was the first therapist that was given to me on here and she is the perfect fit. I feel like we are on the same page with so many things, which is huge when it comes to a therapist. She has taught me so much about myself while being straight forward, yet professional and compassionate. She always answers quickly and keeps me up to date if sessions need to be changed, or if she is ever going to be unavailable. She truly has a gift and I am so grateful to have her as a therapist. You can just tell Caralee is passionate about listening and helping others. I always feel such great relief after talking with her. Forever thankful.

Provides an open and safe environment for you to discuss. Respondes promptly and works hard to make schedules work. Very kind, authentic, and helpful person!

Caralee is attentive and tries to see all sides of the situations. She is good at validating where my feelings are coming from and does wonderful at allowing me to dig a bit deeper within myself to see what will really benefit me in the long run.

Caralee is a great therapist. She has actually been through similar experiences which makes it easy to talk to her about the issues I’ve been dealing with because I feel I’m talking to someone who really understands me. I only just started working with her but I do look forward to continuing my journey with her.

Caralee is conscientious and very resourceful in getting to a patient's level and helping them to achieve their therapy goals. She is well-read and knows a variety of coping techniques and strategies to assist her patients. Very pleased with her!

always answered my messages very promptly. Very kind and considerate.

Caralee is thoughtful and compassionate. I enjoy speaking with her and I am optimistic in her skill and capacity to help me to live the life I want.

I feel so grateful to have met Caralee. I felt lost and completely defeated upon seeking help and to say I've overcome that is an understatement. She helped me not only process these difficult emotions but I now have the tools to recognize and redirect which ultimately allows me to overcome my intrusive thoughts. I have confidence in myself that I never had, I can finally say that I'm truly healing and I'm so ready for that journey. Thank you Caralee!

Caralee Crary is a very pleasant counselor and gives plenty of feedback on whatever you are talking about. Offers good books to read and the worksheets are most helpful. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking help and understanding.

Caralee is responsive, understands my issues, is direct with her feedback and offers actionable suggestions. Would highly recommend.

Caralee is very easy to message with and she responds quickly. It is nice to have a therapist who not only validates your feelings but messages you back quickly during a time of crisis. I am so thankful I decided to start therapy.

I love working with Caralee ... she is extremely balanced while completely understands my emotions and limitations. I really look up to her perspective, clarity and approach to complexities of my emotions. She’s helped me overcome my fears of being alone and breaking my codependencies with family. I’m working with her to build my self confidence, self trust and establish A balanced self care routine.

She is on point. I have been getting other counseling too so she is really just redirecting me and giving me an ear. It is what I need now. I sometimes question my judgement and she is quick to validate how I am handling my current situation and my feelings. Good Stuff!

I love Caralee so much, she encourages me to think about all that I can do to improve my life. She recognizes and understands my issues, and I feel like I am being heard.

Caralee was excellent! She listened, offered insight, and helped me feel empowered to make changes in my life. Really enjoyed working with her!

Caralee is direct, honest, and loving. Talking with her is like talking to a friend that isn't afraid to tell you when your behavior/thoughts are holding you back.

I feel therapy is essential for the black man especially in this world, and I appreciate the love and concern they show to care for others.

She's understanding and kind. She listens and is there for you.

I feel like caralee really zeros in on how to help me and what I’m struggling with.

Positive and encouraging while giving me space to explore less-favorite emotions. Plus good homework!

Caralee is a wonderful counselor! I'm fully confident in her and I'd recommend her to other clients.

Caralee provides thoughtful answered to even your most badly worded messages. She is unwaveringly there and a solid voice that will constantly push you to take care of yourself and do the hard work. Would highly recommend.

Caralee has been very helpful in assisting me in processing through a variety of issues. She provides both practical and thoughtful tips and insights.

Caralee has helped me address my issues and determine ways to overcome them. She is patient, understanding and very kind. I would definitely recommend her to others!

Caralee has been one of the best therapists I have ever worked with. I have struggled for over 20 years trying to find a therapist I connect with. For therapy, having a strong relationship with your therapist is an integral part of your recovery. Caralee has always been easy to talk to while also challenging me for my recovery. She gives me outside work so my therapy doesn’t end when our conversations do. She is also available outside of our regularly scheduled sessions which has been so helpful when I’ve struggled. This app and Caralee specifically has been such a blessing in my life.

Caralee was extremely helpful! She helped me when I really needed it, and I really appreciate that. I would recommend her to anyone!

Tremendously smart. I've recommended this service to others because of her. There is a reality pertaining to not being in an in person session. She is always available within a reasonable amount of time. She's great.

She is great- she has gone far and beyond her counselor duties to help me. I am extremely happy with Caralee and would recommend her to anyone who needs counseling.

Caralee has been a helpful sounding board for me. I appreciate her thoughtfulness and assertiveness in addressing the core issues I'm wrestling with.

She is an amazing, patient, compassionate and dedicated counsellor that has been the most understanding and supportive counsellor to someone with my needs. As apart of my anxiety condition, I am unreliable with attending physical appointments with past counsellors due to panic/anxiety attacks stopping fro being able to attend (leave the house etc). It has often even stopped me from using this website- any live sessions we book, or even checking my messages. But Caralee has never blamed me, made me feel worse about it, charge me etc. I'm used to paying extravagant fees for cancellations for physical appts. or being punished and then forever feeling self conscious and hated by counsellors for wasting their time. Caralee has made me feel comfortable to be me, to cope with my insecurities, and to work through them. I keep going back, and each time I feel stronger for it. I hope one day soon, with her continued to support I become dependable and not scared of sessions :) I am hopeful!

Caralee is a magnificent counselor. She takes the time to really listen and connect with her clients. I couldn’t recommend a better person to help me through all of my tough situations than her. She finds a way to challenge you and not give up yet leads you down the path you need to grow.

Caralee listens to my concerns and lets me talk about what I need to. She also has suggested many useful resources to me, which I really appreciate.

Caralee has been very helpful thus far. She has been helping me determine positive ways to cope with anxiety and frustration, and I have been implementing them with her continued support.

Caralee is an absolutely amazing therapist. She has helped me so much in the few short months we've been working together and I can't wait to see how much progress I'll make with her in the future! She is very intuitive and insightful and always knows the right thing to say and what suggestions to make. Thank you so much, Caralee!

Caralee is very compassionate, understanding and knowledgeable.

I was so pleasantly surprised that I matched with a therapist who was such a perfect fit for exactly what I am going through. I felt better just after a few days of being able to vent my frustrations and concerns to her. She has a ton of experience and is down to earth, compassionate, and caring. I look forward to continuing to work with her.

Caralee has shown a sincere willingness to not only understand my mental and emotional challenges, but to engage in whatever is necessary to help me overcome those challenges in ways that resonate with me regarding my specific needs. Highly recommend her.

I have only been working with Caralee for about four days, but I can already tell that this will be a substantive relationship. She provides key guidance on the specific issues I have been facing, and sets goals for me that are tailored just for my needs. I can see myself benefiting greatly from ongoing talk therapy as the months go on. She is my first counselor on BetterHelp, but it feels like a perfect match for my needs so far.

Caralee is incredibly perceptive and caring. I will continue working with her well into the future.

Carlee Gellman is very open and patient with her clients. The time I did spend with her helped me and I was approached by her constant checkup on how I was doing. Thank you!

Caralee is a Godsend! From our first communication to the last, she's been attentive and patient. Her approach to my challenges were both clinical and practical. I wanted someone with a down to earth personality as well as experience and she is the perfect balance. If I need her in the future, I will definitely reach out to her again. She gave me great tools to help me heal and move forward.

Talking with Caralee is like a breath of fresh air. Even though I haven't met her in person, I feel like she really knows me. She's helping me through a very difficult time, and I'm truly blessed that she takes time out of her life just to say a few words of encouragement!

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