With 15+ years providing mental health services in a variety of settings, I have the experience and flexibility to meet clients needs, even those with challenging situations or illness'. I have a special interest working with adults who are experiencing a first episode of mental illness, as with early expert care and connection to all available supportive services, recovery and quality of life are maximized. I am knowledgeable about Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Depression and Anxiety. I have an interest working to maximize clients' health across dimensions (physical health, social, relationships, intellectual) as these contribute to one's wellness.

COVID 19 TELETHERAPY ONLY. Almosteveryone is having at least some difficult work with individuals and couples age 17+ who har dealing with an array of issues. Relationship issues, chronic illness, fertility issues, depression anxiety, loss, self-esteem are just a few. I work from a strength based approach. I enjoy working with couples who may be experiencing the stress of a marriage or the roller coaster of fertility issues. Mood disorders affect the individual diagnosed, as well as partners, spouses, family members and loved ones. Together we create a balance of understating and implement the skills and tools you need to succeed.

You are not in this alone! Your mental, social, emotional and physical health are even more important at this time as we are all navigating new territories and daily routines. During this time I am here to support you with your mental health goals. If you are looking for a place to be yourself without any judgments from your friends, bosses, children, parents or even yourself please send an e-mail or give me a call to schedule a consultation or intake appointment.

My professional training is in nursing, psychology, pastoral counseling, and Jungian Analysis. This unique background gives me a holistic perspective and helps me to look beyond symptoms, focus on underlying causes, and build on inner strengths and resources. I have a diverse practice that includes people of various ages and cultures. I work with additional treatment methods such as: dream/picture/story/other image interpretation. I also perform Association Experiment for those who face stubborn creative blocks.

Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Do you defeat yourself with self-critical thinking? Does stress get in the way of accomplishing your goals in life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please contact me. I can help you develop more self-compassion in order to tackle your problems. You'll feel understood, heard, respected, hopeful, and more confident in your ability to cope. I also work with people with medical illnesses and have special expertise in Health Psychology, such as coping with cancer diagnoses/treatments, caregiver stress, stress management and other mind/body issues.

My areas of strength are relationship building and my compassion and warmth when working with adolescents and adults. I am able to build a sense of strength and hope with clients that I work with in treatment. I have a realistic and reasonable approach in meeting the individual needs of clients. I believe that each person requires personalized treatment and needs to be communicated with throughout the therapy process.

I warmly deliver evidence-based treatment to help patients live more meaningfully. I use both individual and family therapy approaches, drawing from behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention. Through Behavioral Parent Training and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, I also help parents of young children cut through the noise of conflicting advice. Because I aim to empower parents, they determine treatment priorities and turn everyday interactions with their child into therapeutic ones.

My desire for you is to enable you to make meaningful changes that align with your values and goals. Reducing your anxiety will give you the freedom to live life with greater ease. Addressing difficult relationships can help you to make wiser choices. Stress is inescapable in today’s hectic world. I use stress reduction techniques such as breath work, body and mind awareness, and energy psychology (tapping) to help sustain you during times of stress. EMDR is an evidenced- based therapy that is effective in reducing symptoms related to trauma. If interested, I enjoy interweaving Buddhists concepts to add to your perspective on life.

How long has it been since you've felt joy? Have you ever felt empty, as though a part of you is missing? Are you often disappointed in your relationships? In an effort to fill the void, do you find yourself turning to food, overworking, or shopping, but without relief? Are you so hard on yourself that you find it difficult to risk change? In our very busy world, we often lose touch with ourselves and our own healing abilities. We can often feel as though we're caught up in a whirlwind, helpless to get out.

I believe that feeling heard, understood, and validated is the first step to a therapeutic relationship in which growth to one's potential can occur. Recognition and affirmation of strengths is important to my approach. Being sensitive to an individual's life experience is central to good work. I focus on one's feelings, thoughts, stressors and resources, as well as try to understand the history from which issues evolve. I apply a variety of approaches including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, and psychodynamic. I have many years of experience working with individuals with a wide array of concerns.

Being able to provide good therapy requires that the therapist has a strong knowledge base and a good set of skills. My education and training and 30 years of experience in the field are central to my ability to help you. I have degrees from Harvard University and University of Michigan. I also have experience with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and training in family and couples therapy through the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic. In addition, I completed a Fellowship at the Baltimore-Washington Psychoanalytic Institute.

I am a licensed psychotherapist who works with adults, adolescents and couples facing anxiety, life transitions, stress and relationship issues. I help clients understand the challenges they face and make changes that improve their quality of life. In my experience, this process helps individuals develop greater self esteem, improve communication skills, feel happier and gain a sense of hope.

Carolyn Parker has been supporting the emotional and mental health of adolescent girls for a decade as a social worker and school counselor. As a therapist she supports girls working through loss, depression, academic struggles, relationships and family separation. Additionally, she specializes in family intervention and working with separated and divorced parents. She is a licensed clinical social worker and has been in practice since 2008. She began her career in 2006 working at a boarding school for troubled teenage girls.

"It is my goal as a therapist to provide a safe and supportive environment for others so they may achieve personal well-being and productive relationships on the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual levels. I believe that through the healing of psychological and emotional wounds, each person has the potential and freedom to maintain positive self-acceptance and self-definition. I rejoice in helping individuals, couples and families bring greater meaning and satisfaction to their lives."

I believe that psychotherapy is most effective when it is strengths-based: identifying and nourishing each individual's inner strengths in order to help them heal and develop new capacities for growth. Using mindfulness and body-aware techniques, as well as gentle mental exploration and traditional psychotherapy, I see my work as guiding individuals to unlock their own innate capacity to heal.

For 30 years, I've been helping people who are depressed, anxious, grieving, or having relationship or marital problems. I engage in a lively interactive conversation where we both come to understand what is causing your difficulties. Through this process you will discover new ways to feel, think and behave, which will open a new world of possibilities for your life. This collaborative non-judgmental, non-pressuring approach creates a safe and trusting environment where true change can occur. From your first call to your last appointment you will deal directly with me, so complete confidentiality is assured.

You are too hard on yourself, holding yourself to unrealistic standards. Others tell you you are “too sensitive” and “overly emotional,” or you hold your emotions in tightly to protect yourself. You feel stuck in your life and relationships, getting in your own way with the negative, self-defeating stories you tell yourself. I believe that people are inherently resilient. Using a supportive and empowering approach, I work with individuals to tap into their inner resources, learning new coping strategies and coming to better understanding themselves and their relationships in order to move forward and reach their full potential.

I use mindfulness and compassion to help individuals struggling with anxiety and couples who want to improve their relationship. Anxiety and relationship challenges can feel so heavy and “unsolvable”. But truthfully, these areas are often so workable. It is possible to increase your confidence in handling your painful thoughts and feelings and move towards living a more enriched, meaningful life.

Let's work together to help you regain a sense of security, predictability, and control. I specialize in anxiety disorders, stress management, and adult ADHD using CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and mindfulness. I also treat early trauma using Internal Family Systems. Why not take this time to reclaim yourself and build the life of your dreams?

Although the desire for romantic intimacy is perfectly natural, long term intimate relationships are rarely naturally perfect. For over 30 years I have dedicated my professional life to helping individuals and couples fine tune their not-always naturally perfect relationships. Although I am a clinical psychologist who continues to treat individuals suffering from the full spectrum of psychological disorders, most of my career has been devoted to working with individuals and couples experiencing marital, relationship, and/or sexual concerns; to assisting couples seeking relief from the trauma of infidelity; and to treating individuals suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder or anger control issues.