- Client-centered
- CBT strategies
- Relationship focus
About Carolyn
Carolyn Sultana is a licensed clinical social worker who brings decades of experience to conversations about stress and anxiety. She works in a direct, respectful way and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable. Carolyn acknowledges how hard it can be to begin and offers a steady presence during those early sessions.
Carolyn uses client-centered methods to shape sessions around each person's needs. That means the conversation starts where the client is and unfolds at their pace. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Her background includes long experience supporting people through relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, mood concerns, and issues around self-esteem. Carolyn helps people talk through problems like guilt, shame, abandonment worries, and panic attacks in straightforward terms. She also addresses life transitions such as divorce and pregnancy-related stress.
Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer goals. Carolyn will work with clients to develop tools for managing impulses, reducing isolation, and improving communication. She explains options clearly and adapts the approach as progress unfolds.
Over her career she has practiced in New York and developed a calm, respectful style. Carolyn asks questions, listens closely, and helps people set realistic next steps. If you are unsure where to begin, she encourages completing a short questionnaire to match on goals and schedule the first session.
How Carolyn’s Approaches Translate to Online Care
Carolyn uses client-centered work to place the client's concerns at the center of each session. That means conversations begin with what matters most to the client, and the therapist adapts questions and pacing to fit their needs. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to see what helps, which can be useful for anxiety, mood problems, and panic-related patterns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Carolyn discusses options with each person and adjusts methods based on goals and what feels useful. She believes good therapy combines listening with practical tools and that the plan can change as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking to match your needs. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and provide shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also allows people to continue therapy during life changes or when they need consistent access to a licensed professional. Carolyn will review how to structure sessions so they meet your day-to-day needs and goals.
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 Carolyn address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, and also helps with related topics like panic attacks and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Carolyn uses a client-centered approach, meaning she follows the client's lead and tailors sessions to each person's needs while offering practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 31 years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that region.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.