Carly Sparks

Carly Sparks, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. She practices at Kinetic Counseling and is licensed in Missouri, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Ohio, and Florida (telehealth).

She specializes in cultural competency, multi-dimensional client advocacy, addiction counseling, and rape and domestic violence support. Carly uses evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Internal Family Systems; for couples she integrates the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Her services include individual, couples, family, and adolescent therapy, and she volunteers on local non-profit boards. Affiliated with the National Association of Social Workers and Postpartum Support International, she emphasizes collaborative, nonjudgmental care that builds resilience and practical skills.