LCPC, 6 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Hello! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) working remotely. I got my MA in Counseling with a focus on forensic psychology from Adler University in downtown Chicago. I have been practicing since graduation in 2020 and have served in various areas including community mental health and private practice. I am also a veteran and love to serve the military and their families. As an eclectic therapist, I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of each client. This flexibility allows me to draw from various modalities and techniques to best support my clients in their journey towards healthier lives.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, limits of confidentiality, 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.
I am passionate about helping people navigate their challenges and discover their inner strengths. Witnessing my clients make positive changes and achieve their personal goals is incredibly rewarding. My goal is to provide a compassionate and empowering space where individuals feel understood and supported as they work towards their mental health.
My ideal client is someone seeking a safe and nurturing environment in which to grow and heal. Did you relate a little too much to a TikTok video that landed on your feed? Relying on AI for therapy? Let's explore that. This individual is ready to explore their thoughts and emotions, even if it feels daunting, and is open to discovering their inner strengths. The world is uncertain and can be scary right now, know that I will advocate for you always and create a safe space for you to explore those feelings.
4 ratings with written reviews
May 8, 2025
Carolynn has shown how much she understands and wants to help me. She asks me questions that help me talk more openly, as well as sharing ideas of how I can work on things little by little. Working on things at my own pace and being very understanding is just what I need. She is very personable, shares her own personal life experiences and is just a very good conversationalist. I appreciate her & look forward to more sessions!
April 22, 2025
I really liked Carolynn from our 1st session & was glad she asked a lot of good questions to start us both of on a good foot for future sessions.
February 14, 2025
I do not like opening up to people, and I had anticipated that therapy would be very difficult. However, she has made it almost as if we are friends, and it’s just been so easy to connect with her.
CBT is a structured, time-limited, and goal-oriented form of therapy. Clients can learn that their behaviors, thoughts, and feelings are interconnected and influence each other. For example, negative thought patterns could lead to negative emotions and behaviors, creating a vicious cycle. Clients can learn to identify and challenge their negative thoughts and replace them with more well-balanced and realistic ones, feeling more empowered and in control.
ACT is about accepting the things that clients cannot control and focusing on actions that could make their life better. ACT starts with assessment and goal setting, moves into psychoeducation about the ACT model, continues to mindfulness and acceptance techniques, values clarification and commitment and ongoing practice and reflection.
TIC involves understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of all types of trauma. In therapy, it is important to first create a safe environment, understand trauma's impact, collaborate between client and clinician and empower client, build trust and transparency, and integrate a holistic perspective.
I have many years of experience in combining techniques from various therapeutic approaches to best meet the individual needs of the client. It starts with assessment and understanding the client, then developing a personalized treatment plan, flexibility in technique application, and building a strong therapeutic relationship and incorporating psychoeducation.