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Cary Truley

Cary Truley, LPC

Therapist in Colorado

Compassionate therapist using evidence-based tools

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  • Values-focused work
  • Practical skill building
  • Respectful listening

About Cary

Cary Truley is an LPC who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. He approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Cary aims to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. He encourages people to take the first step toward a more fulfilling life and offers steady support along the way.

With eight years of experience overall and licensure listed for Colorado, Cary has worked with a wide range of concerns including addiction, grief, parenting stress, and LGBT-related issues. He also addresses relationship challenges, family of origin issues, and anger management. His practice includes work on ADHD, attachment issues, body image, and caregiver stress.

Cary draws on several clinical approaches to guide sessions. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and build new skills, and Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation.

Sessions are shaped around what each person needs. Cary will listen first, then suggest practical steps, exercises, or ways of looking at problems that match goals. He frames change as a series of small, manageable steps and helps people track progress.

People seeking help will find clear, straightforward language in sessions and an emphasis on practical tools. Cary supports parents, professionals, and others facing life transitions by helping them set priorities and cope with everyday challenges.

How Cary’s Approaches Work Remotely

Cary often blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions aligned with those values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like low mood and worry.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cary listens to a person’s goals and tries methods that fit their needs and preferences. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan over time so sessions stay focused and practical.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, and suit people who prefer not to use video. Licensed professionals can tailor exercises, worksheets, and behavioral experiments to work in remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Colorado, Pennsylvania, Oregon

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Cary help with?

He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns, along with issues like addiction, grief, parenting strain, and LGBT-related concerns.

What is Cary's therapy style?

His style is respectful and client-centered, with an emphasis on clear conversation, practical exercises, and steps that match a person’s goals and values.

How much clinical experience does Cary have?

Cary has eight years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and life concerns.

What credentials and location apply to Cary?

He holds the LPC credential and practices in Colorado.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with Cary?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with Cary?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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