Carla Frankoviglia-Gilfry is a licensed professional counselor in Missouri who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship worries, and life changes.
01About Carla
Carla Frankoviglia-Gilfry is a licensed professional counselor in Missouri who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship worries, and life changes. She has 24 years of experience and works with clients who want clearer self-esteem and stronger coping skills. She focuses on self-love, body image work, and finding life purpose.
Carla pays attention to communication problems and workplace issues that cause ongoing strain. Her background includes long-term practice helping people through midlife transitions and changes in priorities.
Background and approach
In sessions she uses practical exercises and thoughtful conversation. Clients can expect direct problem-solving alongside chances to reflect and notice patterns. She blends goal-focused work with ways to calm the body and mind.
Carla draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s pace and priorities. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness practices and solution-focused steps are added when they fit the goals.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps people set small, realistic steps and track progress. The aim is clearer communication, more steady self-esteem, and better tools to manage stress and life transitions.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2002020626 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1962430777 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Carla lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Carla names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Carla names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches Used Online and How They Help
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s pace to help them clarify goals and feel understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses practical steps to test new ways of thinking and acting. Both approaches suit worries like anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and relationship communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carla will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That means trying strategies, checking in on progress, and adjusting the plan together rather than following a rigid template.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different routines. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be easier on bandwidth, live chat offers a short check-in option, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life and keep momentum while working toward clearer self-esteem, better communication, and improved coping skills.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Carla commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, workplace issues, communication problems, and midlife transitions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She mixes reflective conversation with practical exercises and goal-setting.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 24 years of clinical experience as a practicing counselor. That background informs her steady, practical approach to common life challenges.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds a Missouri LPC license and practices in Missouri. The profile lists her credential as LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow different rhythms and lengths for appointments.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen plan and scheduling.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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