Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Supervised by Victoria Yu Liu, PhD, LPC-S
Carolyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Texas, and is supervised by Dr. Victoria Yu Liu, PhD, LPC-S.
She has experience counseling individuals both teens and adults, navigating a variety of challenges such as relationship difficulties, school or work-related stress, and issues related to self-esteem. She also has experience supporting individuals navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, addictions, and trauma. With a compassionate, humanistic, and person-centered approach, she helps individuals build coping skills, gain deeper self-awareness, and develop practical strategies to manage life’s challenges and improve overall well-being. Her goal is not just to help individuals overcome obstacles, but to support them in flourishing and thriving, cultivating resilience and well-being along the way.
Carolyn holds a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Texas Wesleyan University in Ft. Worth, Texas and a Bachelor’s degree in Emerging Media and Communication from University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, Texas. She provides an integrated counseling approach drawing primarily from evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Carolyn is passionate about helping individuals in cultivating self-compassion, nurturing emotional well-being, and living more balanced, fulfilled, and meaningful lives.
Outside of sessions, Carolyn enjoys discovering new restaurants, traveling to new destinations, and curling up with a good book.
Education:
- MA, Texas Wesleyan University
- BA, University of Texas at Dallas
Therapeutic Approaches:
Carolyn uses a range of approaches based on your goals and preferences, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Ages: 13 and up
Conditions Treated:
Carolyn works with patients experiencing:
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- Bipolar I and II Disorders
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Panic Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
- Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Acute Stress Disorder
- Adjustment Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Gender Dysphoria
Areas of Focus:
In addition to mental health diagnoses, Carolyn helps clients with:
- Stress Management
- Life Transitions and Adjustment Issues
- Workplace Stress and Career Counseling
- Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
- Substance Use and Addiction
- Chronic Illness and Pain Management
- Sleep Disorders
- LGBTQ+ Support and Identity Exploration
- Cultural and Racial Identity