Explore how your past has influenced your present, how to heal it and improve your present, and how to help you create your best future.
Explore how your past has influenced your present, how to heal it and improve your present, and how to help you create your best future.
My approach is real and relevant. It involves helping you understand the relationship between your thoughts, feelings and actions, in order to improve your quality of life.
We will examine experientially the emotionally meaningful story of your life.
We will examine experientially the emotionally meaningful story of your life.
I join with the client to see what obstacles (e,g, defense mechanisms) are keeping the person back, in a position of suffering or otherwise not-free and clear to choose the most fulfilling path in life.
We'll work to build a safe relationship in therapy so that you can experiment with new ways of handling difficult emotions, articulating boundaries, exploring vulnerability, understanding internal thought patterns and regulating body reactions.
We'll work to build a safe relationship in therapy so that you can experiment with new ways of handling difficult emotions, articulating boundaries, exploring vulnerability, understanding internal thought patterns and regulating body reactions.
I personalize my integrative approach, using Attachment-Focused EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Interpersonal Process as my primary approaches. I respect and incorporate many intersections of clients' identities and strengths.
Carolyn has an interest in working with: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life Transitions, Grief & Loss, and Identity related exploration (LBGTQAI+, Gender, Neurodiversity, polyamory, kink).
Carolyn has an interest in working with: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Life Transitions, Grief & Loss, and Identity related exploration (LBGTQAI+, Gender, Neurodiversity, polyamory, kink).
Carolyn enjoys using a relational approach, as well as a trauma informed framework. Carolyn is EMDR trained, and enjoys utilizing this modality for clients seeking healing from traumatic experiences.
I don't believe in "mental illness": No one comes to therapy because has been too awesome. When we can identify the source of your pain and heal it, we can change your life. Everyone can get better. They just need to find the right therapist.
I don't believe in "mental illness": No one comes to therapy because has been too awesome. When we can identify the source of your pain and heal it, we can change your life. Everyone can get better. They just need to find the right therapist.
I have a down-to-earth style that is balanced by an ability to be direct when needed. Sometimes, people need more than reassurance and support in therapy. Sometimes they need someone to tell what they need to hear, even when it's tough.