In my 21 years of private practice and 10 years as a Program Director of the Professionals’ Health Program I have gained extensive experience with a diverse population and diverse issues. I believe providing a nonjudgemental, empathetic, safe and accepting environment is an essential aspect of therapy.Utilizing a varied approach of therapies (I.e. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy Emotionally Focused Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy) help with individualizing the treatment plan. Although a seasoned therapist, I believe therapists can always learn more and have a willingness to research avenues to find the best resources for my clients.
If you do not think the therapist/client relationship is a fit, it is my job to assist you in locating a therapist that is more suitable for you.
Entering therapy takes courage as you share your life issues with a stranger. I assure you, I will listen with respect and compassion as we navigate through the journey of therapy in order for you to achieve your goals.
Professional experience
22 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Relationship issues Depression Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD)
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Executive and professional coaching, Adoption and foster care, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, First responder issues, Infidelity, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues
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I’ve only had a couple of appointments with Carolyn so far but I already feel great rapport and support from her. I feel comfortable enough to share and go deep into my emotions.
Written on Aug 21, 2026 after therapy with Carolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is great! Very down to earth and easy to talk to .
Written on Aug 16, 2026 after therapy with Carolyn for 9 months on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, and grief
Carolyn has helped me through several traumatic events and has definitely helped me learn new ways of thinking about challenges and not trying to control my world.
Written on Jul 27, 2026 after therapy with Carolyn for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue
Carolyn is great at listening and understanding situations and providing resources to help you navigate your way through it.
Written on Feb 09, 2026 after therapy with Carolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
My therapist is Professional, knowledgeable, and caring person.
Written on Dec 08, 2025 after therapy with Carolyn for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Carolyn is very supportive and listens to me. She gives me her true thoughts with feedback.
Written on Nov 26, 2024 after therapy with Carolyn for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Carolyn Westgage excels at her vocation. She is wise, skillful, and needless to say, a good and active listener. She clarifies things and offers gentle feedback or guidance when needed. She pinpoints details about one's experiences or perceptions and can offer a more realistic or another facet of a viewpoint. I would definitely recommend her. I'm a woman with adult children who has been through a lot. I was looking for a therapist that understood anxiety, trauma, unique situations (although often not as unique as one believes), and my particular viewpoints. She has surpassed my expectations and hopes. I hope to be able to continue with her for some months,.
Written on Aug 16, 2024 after therapy with Carolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and career difficulties
She is super helpful and has helped me grow so much
Written on May 18, 2024 after therapy with Carolyn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Carolyn is the best therapist I could ask for. She understands me and gives me new ideas and concepts to think about. I have seen significant improvements on all areas of my life because of my work with Carolyn. She gives me tools I can use and for that I am very grateful.
Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Carolyn for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coaching
I couldn’t be more pleased with Carolyn! I was skeptical of online therapy and being able to make a connection of trust with a therapist. Carolyn quickly explained features and her style of therapy. Things just clicked. She listens to me, asks me questions for understanding and wanting me to think through the situations and reminds me-I need a hard push—-she pushes me to self care…,I have always struggled with that because I am so busy taking care of everyone else. Carolyn has challenged me to look within and identify the “users” of my strength and encourages me to get it back. I definitely recommend Carolyn as a therapist…
Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Carolyn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
Carolyn is an absolutely wonderful therapist. She’s so gentle and non judgmental and seems to pick up on any emotional fluctuations with me and address it on the spot. If we’re talking about something that’s triggering to me, often times she’ll know it before I do. She’s incredibly good at reading body language, being reassuring and comforting, and her advice is always spot-on for me. I’m so happy to have found her, she has been a huge part of my mental health progress and I think she’s fit to help anyone who is extra sensitive like me. I really can’t say enough good things about her. She’s truly a wonderful person and amazing at what she does.
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Carolyn for 6 months
I’ve been going to Carolyn for a little over a year now and she is the best! Would recommend her to anyone I know!
Written on Dec 04, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
I’ve only worked with her for a few months, but she has already made me feel heard and seen as a person. She’s not afraid to challenge my irrational beliefs and how to make changes. I am excited to continue and grow with her in therapy.
Written on Jul 18, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Carolyn helped me through a lot of internal conflict with my job as an animal control officer and the restrictions I face in extreme circumstances. After these issues had largely resolved and I remained quiet on my end for some time, when I reached out with a new problem, Carolyn went out her way to respond to me quickly even while she herself was on vacation. She makes me feel valued as an individual and not like I'm just a box to check off as part of a job.
Written on Jun 21, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is good at listening to my concerns.
Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn for 2 weeks
She’s a great therapist!!
Written on Feb 12, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Very good experience
Written on Feb 08, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and adhd
Carolyn has been so supportive she has pushed me to grow and rework my thinking to be more positive but never makes me uncomfortable and always makes me feel understood and cared for!
Written on Jan 19, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Carolyn was wonderfully accepting and it was gratifying to have her listen to my concerns, and let me know it was ok to have been affected by my past the way that I have.
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Carolyn listened with compassion and helped me through a really difficult time. She is caring, genuine and helpful. I would definitely recommend her to a friend who is looking for a therapist.
Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Carolyn has been great to work with! I've had a previous therapist that I thought was pretty good until I started working with Carolyn. Working with Carolyn , I understand stand now what a good therapist really is!
Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
She listened very well and addressed the issues I would like to work on.
Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Carolyn is a great therapist.
Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Carolyn had a substantial positive impact on my life in just a few months of therapy.
She is incredibly kind, caring, and talented. She helped me process things that were holding me back and take the right steps to move forward.
Anyone, especially if they suffer from ADHD and/or depression, would likely mightily benefit from working with Carolyn.
Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Carolyn is experienced and very professional but still caring. She makes me feel comfortable and has great and helpful tools for navigating anxiety. I highly recommend her!
Written on Oct 12, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Carolyn is very knowledgeable. She has helped me tremendously within the last 3 months.
Written on Oct 04, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Carolyn is caring and understanding. She’s straightforward and helps me understand my feelings and concerns.
Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues
She is amazing!!
Written on Sep 20, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Carolyn is awesome! Very good listener with great suggestions, deeply understands even the hardest things I have to discuss. Compassionate, already an ally on my team and it usually takes longer for me to feel trust. I talk a lot so we plow through quite a bit in a session but I believe she would listen whether I could talk or not.
Written on Jul 27, 2022 after therapy with Carolyn for 2 weeks
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