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Carolyn Westgate, LCPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Depression ADHD
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About me

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

21yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Depression ADHD

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, 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

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

KS LCPC LCPC 198

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Carolyn Westgate. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

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 Westgate is wonderful to work with. I always feel understood and supported when we visit. She always makes me feel like we are in this together and I’m not fighting alone. She nearly always suggests a different way to react and look at things when I hit another roadblock. I feel blessed to have her in my corner.

Written on Sep 12, 2024 after therapy with Carolyn for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue

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