Hi! Welcome! I'm Carolyn! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in both Oklahoma and Virginia. I received my Masters from Arizona State University and have been practicing for 5 years. Prior to becoming a therapist, I was an educator for over 30 years. Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and/or self-care. I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life. Therapy can foster personal development in whatever way you may be seeking and help build the life you so deeply deserve. If that's what you're looking for, I'm here when you're ready to share. I enjoy helping all people struggling with career stress, trauma and burnout. I want everyone to become the best versions of themselves.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
As a former educator, I think my greatest strengths as a provider lies in knowing that being successful means seeing results. Having worked with families for many years, I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister aunt and someone that has a wide-range of perspective and life-experiences. From working with young children with behavior issues to working with the elderly population, I aim to help clients in their daily lives.
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EMDR
EMDR has been effective for treating trauma and PTSD. I guide client through recalling distressing events while performing bilateral stimulation which helps my clients reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT focuses on identifying and challenging irrational or negative thoughts that contribute to anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. I work with clients to recognize these patterns and understand their impact on emotions and behaviors.
Grief Therapy
Grief therapy help clients navigate with the emotional and psychological challenges associated with loss. Whether the loss involves a loved one, a relationship, a job or any other significant life change.
Family Therapy
Family therapy helps resolve conflicts and enhance the overall functioning of family systems.
Gender-affirming therapy
Gender-affirming therapy helps my clients navigate the complex emotional, social and physical aspect of their gender experience.