About me
In my 21 years of private practice and 10 years as a Program Director of a Professionals’ Health Program for medical professionals, I have extensive experience with a diverse population and issues. I believe providing a nonjudgemental, empathetic, safe and accepting environment is an essential aspect of therapy. Utilizing various therapeutic approaches (i.e. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy) help individualize the treatment plan. Although a seasoned therapist, I believe I can always learn more and have a willingness to research avenues to find the best resources for my clients.
In working with teens, I believe there are different approaches that may assist them in overcoming the resistance to therapy. It takes courage to share personal life issues with a stranger. I assure you, I will listen with respect and compassion as we navigate through the journey of therapy together in order for you to achieve your goals.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationships
- Depression
- ADHD
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 , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
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 Teen Counseling might be different.
teen counseling found a perfect match for me. Ms. Westgate seems to truly understand how my heart and brain work and is very proficient at suggesting different ways for me to look at things while understanding why I react as I do. I seldom end up in tears as I was doing and am able to see the anxiety heading towards me. I was having several medical problems and went through many tests when my doctor said it was stress/anxiety and I had to get that under control. I am a caregiver and have given 100% of myself to that. I’m now aware of the importance of taking care of myself as well. Not doing well at that, but I do understand. All my progress has been the result of my sessions and work with Ms. Westgate. Such a blessing in my life.
Carolyn is very supportive and listens to me. She gives me her true thoughts with feedback.
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,.
She is super helpful and has helped me grow so much
Helpful, supportive, understanding, great feedback
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.
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…
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.
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!
She’s amazing, can empathize with both parties while remaining unbiased. Is supportive and very easy to speak to. She’s very attentive and gets thoroughly invested in her clients.
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.
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.
She is good at listening to my concerns.
Carolyn was amazing! We only had a few sessions but learned SO much during those and felt like we were truly seen by her. We really enjoyed working with Carolyn and would 100% recommend her to other couples seeking therapy.
She’s a great therapist!!
Very good experience
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!
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.
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.
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!
Carolyn has been very cooperative and responsive during this difficult time.
She listened very well and addressed the issues I would like to work on.
Carolyn is a great therapist.
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.
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!
Carolyn is very knowledgeable. She has helped me tremendously within the last 3 months.
Carolyn is caring and understanding. She’s straightforward and helps me understand my feelings and concerns.
She is amazing!!
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.