Jewish Identity
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Resilience Therapy
Carly Stanton, LPC, MT-BC
You Don’t Have to Explain Yourself Here
As a Jewish therapist, I offer a space where your experience doesn't have to be defended before it can be explored.
Since October 7, many Jewish adults have been carrying something heavier: grief, fear, isolation, and the exhaustion of moving through a world where Jewish pain can feel invisible, minimized, or argued with. If you've felt more vigilant, more alone, or more emotionally worn down since then, you're not imagining it.
In our work together, I want you to feel like you can be yourself with the comfort of working with someone who just... gets it. We can explore what's been weighing you down or keeping you from living your life to the fullest, whether that's the current political climate, challenges with setting boundaries with your parents, or something completely different.
What Working Together Looks Like
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We start with your story.
Our first session is about getting to know you. We'll talk about what it was like growing up being you, the people and experiences that shaped you, the messages you learned about yourself, other people, and the world around you, and what brought you to therapy today. We'll also start talking about your goals and what you're hoping to get out of therapy.
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We'll start making sense of things.
We'll begin noticing patterns. Some you'll already recognize. Others might lead to one of those, "Oh...that's where this comes from!" moments.
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We'll find what works for you.
I meet you where you're at. Some people want practical tools they can start using right away. Others need space to process everything they've been carrying. Most people end up needing a little of both. We'll figure out what helps, what doesn't, and adjust as we go. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, attachment theory, and other evidence-based approaches.
My Hope Is That, Over Time, You’ll…
Feel lighter.
Feel more prepared for the unexpected.
Feel like you don't have to explain or defend yourself.
Learn how to protect your peace.
Feel more confident setting boundaries.
Feel more grounded when everything around you feels overwhelming.
Get back to living your life.
You shouldn't have to explain or defend yourself before you get to exhale.
About Carly Stanton,
LPC, MT-BC
Hi, I'm Carly!
Supporting the Jewish community has become one of my biggest passions. I've been struggling myself with what it's been like to be Jewish in today's world. I've felt the anger, fear, grief, and other challenging emotions that so many of us have been carrying. Through my own journey of getting support, I realized just how hard it can be to find a therapist who truly gets it. I want to be that person for someone else.
When we're together, I want you to have the feeling of working with someone who just... gets it.
I'm honest, engaged, and warm. I'll let you know what I'm thinking and noticing instead of leaving you wondering what's going on in my head. We'll figure it out together. There will probably be laughter too, because I think humor can be a really important part of healing.
Outside of Therapy
Outside of therapy, you'll usually find me hanging out with my two cats, Moo Moo and Magnum, playing board games or video games. When my vertigo decides to cooperate, I love scuba diving in the Pacific Ocean. One of my favorite parts of living in Costa Rica is waking up to the sound of the howler monkeys outside my home and watching the mama monkeys with their babies hanging onto them as they move through the trees. I'm also a huge fan of improv comedy and am still hoping to find, or maybe even start, a group here in Costa Rica.
Education, Credentials,
& Trainings
Master's Degree in Music Therapy
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)
13+ years of experience across inpatient psychiatry, crisis intervention, PHP, IOP, outpatient therapy, group therapy, and private practice.
Professional Training: Antisemitism in Emerging Adulthood: Stress Factors, Understanding Trauma, and Fostering Resilience in Therapy (Zur Institute)
Therapy FAQs
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No. This work is for anyone with a Jewish background or identity — whether you’re secular, culturally Jewish, questioning, observant, or somewhere in between. Wherever you are, you're welcome here.
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Yes. These things often overlap. We can absolutely address Jewish-specific experiences alongside anxiety, people-pleasing, family dynamics, ADHD, HSP sensitivity, or anything else you’re carrying.
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This is clinical therapy. We can explore Jewish identity, intergenerational trauma, antisemitism, belonging, and resilience through a therapeutic lens — not teaching or religious guidance.
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I work with all adults. This page focuses on Jewish clients because these experiences (intergenerational trauma, antisemitism, cultural belonging, “Jewish guilt,” etc.) are often misunderstood by therapists who don’t share that context.
Get Started in 4 Steps
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Fill out the free consultation form and I will get back to you to schedule an initial chat.
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This is a chance for us to get to know each other. You can ask any questions you have, tell me a little about what's been going on, and together we'll see if we're a good fit.
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Every session looks a little different because every week of life is different. Sometimes we'll process something that's happening right now. Other times we'll explore patterns that have been with you for years, practice new ways of responding, or make sense of experiences that still affect you today. We'll keep building on what we've learned together, at a pace that feels right for you.
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Therapy isn't about "fixing" you—because I don't believe you're broken. It's about helping you better understand yourself, work through what's been keeping you stuck, and build a life that feels more like your own. We'll figure it out together, one step at a time.
If any of this resonated with you, I'd love to connect.