- Person-centered
- Practical tools
- Workbook activities
About Caley
Caley Markuson is a licensed therapist with six years of counseling experience. She combines practical therapeutic tools with a calm, person-centered approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, ADHD, and workplace or career concerns. Caley writes that seeking therapy can feel daunting, and she aims to make the first steps clearer and more manageable.
Caley has a background in special education and school counseling. She holds two master’s degrees - one in Special Education from the University of Virginia and another in School Counseling/Professional Counseling from Montana State University Northern. These roles shaped her focus on learning and on practical strategies that people can use between sessions.
Her work blends Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused approaches. Sessions often include talk therapy plus workbook activities drawn from current research. She maintains a library of up-to-date workbooks to personalize exercises and skill-building tasks.
Caley also brings experience from Applied Behavior Analysis and behavioral therapy into her practice when relevant. She keeps her skills current by attending conferences and online trainings, and she notes attendance at events such as a transpersonal psychology conference in 2019.
Outside of work Caley enjoys being outdoors, identifying plants, and spending time with her husband and two dogs. She says those interests inform her grounded, practical style and her preference for steady, learning-focused progress in therapy.
How these approaches guide online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and helping people set their own goals. In practice this means the therapist follows the person's lead, asks questions to clarify what matters most, and prioritizes empathy and acceptance in each conversation.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and functioning. It often uses short exercises and skill practice to shift unhelpful thinking and build coping tools for anxiety, depression, workplace stress, and ADHD-related challenges.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to try ideas, adjust techniques, and choose what fits best for their goals and preferences. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to real life needs rather than a fixed plan.
Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Many people find online or remote sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy schedule, reducing travel time, or making it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work can also allow for brief check-ins, workbook exercises between meetings, and using mindfulness practices in daily routines to reinforce progress.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Montana, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Caley supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, career and workplace issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
She uses a person-centered style that emphasizes listening and collaboration. Sessions often include cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused strategies as needed.
What is Caley's professional background?
She has six years of counseling experience and work history as a special education teacher and school counselor. She holds master’s degrees in Special Education and in School Counseling/Professional Counseling.
What credentials and location are listed?
Caley holds LPC and LCPC credentials and is based in Oregon.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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