- Stress and anxiety
- Workplace issues
- Self-esteem
About Carla
Carla Frankoviglia-Gilfry is a licensed professional counselor with 24 years of practice in Missouri. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, improve self-esteem, and navigate relationship challenges. She also supports those facing workplace strain and life transitions. Her tone is calm and practical, aimed at people who need straightforward help for everyday pressures.
Carla focuses on clear, collaborative conversations that center the client's goals. She listens first, then works with each person to find workable steps. Sessions tend to emphasize building coping skills, improving communication, and exploring values that matter to the individual.
Her work often addresses body image and self-love, helping people shift toward kinder self-talk and healthier habits. She also supports clients who are questioning life purpose or facing a midlife change, offering tools to clarify what they want next.
Carla uses a mix of practical methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices, along with client-centered and solution-focused work. This blend is aimed at helping people notice unhelpful patterns and try small, doable changes.
In session she pays attention to what each person brings and adapts the pace accordingly. Many clients find this approach helpful when juggling work stress, relationship strain, or the uncertainty of life transitions. To begin, the site’s Start Therapy button is the usual first step.
Approaches for online work and wellbeing
Client-Centered Therapy places the person's experience at the center of sessions. The therapist listens with curiosity and helps clients find their own direction, which can be useful for concerns about self-esteem, life purpose, and women's issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety and improve coping with workplace stress and relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and try different methods together to see what fits best. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to each person's needs and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The descriptions above show typical methods she uses, and many people appreciate the ability to fit sessions into a busy schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to attend during a lunch break, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time, helping therapy fit into everyday life without promising a specific format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, communication problems, life purpose, midlife crisis, self-love, women's issues, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens closely, then helps clients try small changes and build skills that fit their daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working with adults in counseling settings.
What credential and where does she practice?
She holds an LPC, which is a Licensed Professional Counselor credential, and she practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.