Caley Markuson

Caley Markuson is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and life changes. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, ADHD, workplace problems, and seasonal mood shifts. Caley brings a calm, practical presence to sessions and focuses on clear steps people can try between meetings.

Caley has six years of counseling experience and a background in special education and school counseling. She holds a Master of Arts in Special Education from the University of Virginia and a master’s in School Counseling/Professional Counseling from Montana State University Northern. She combines hands-on school experience with clinical practice to guide her approach.

Her style is person-centered, which means she listens first and follows each person’s pace. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way. Mindfulness Therapy is also part of her work, offering simple attention and breathing practices to help with stress and mood regulation.

Caley uses talk therapy alongside workbook activities and researched tools people can use at home. She has a strong background in Applied Behavior Analysis and behavioral methods that translate into practical, everyday strategies. She regularly continues professional learning through conferences and online trainings.

Outside of counseling, Caley enjoys time outdoors, wild crafting, and plant identification. She often hikes with her two dogs and husband and values nature as a space for grounding and perspective.

How her approaches translate to online work

Caley uses Mindfulness Therapy to build simple awareness skills like breathing, body checks, and short attention exercises that reduce stress and reactivity. These practices help with anxiety, low mood, and managing strong emotions in day-to-day life.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on each person's priorities and pace. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions rather than following a fixed script.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another tool she uses to spot unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replace them with practical experiments and skills. CBT techniques are often paired with workbook exercises someone can review between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Caley will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then adjust methods collaboratively. Many people try a mix of mindfulness, client-centered listening, and CBT-based homework until they find a good fit.

Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use workbook activities and mindfulness practices at home between appointments, making skills easier to practice in everyday life.