- ACT and CBT methods
- Solution-focused steps
- Trauma-informed care
About Carolyn
Carolyn Westgate is a Kansas LCPC with 22 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, ADHD, relationship concerns, grief, parenting strains, trauma and related issues. Carolyn also lists career coaching and support for adoption and foster care matters among her focus areas.
She takes a straightforward, practical approach in sessions. Carolyn listens first and then helps people make small, concrete changes. Sessions often include talking through what triggers strong reactions, testing ways to respond differently, and practicing new habits between meetings.
Her methods draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. That mix is used to address immediate problems and longer-term patterns that keep people stuck. She aims to match tools to each person’s goals rather than use a single method for everyone.
Carolyn’s background includes many years in private practice and leadership in a Professionals’ Health Program. That experience has exposed her to a wide range of presentations, including first responder issues, mood disorders, and addiction-related concerns. She stays open to researching resources that can help clients move forward.
People who want practical steps for managing anger, reducing workplace frustration, or repairing communication may find her style useful. To begin, readers are advised to use the site’s matching process and schedule an initial meeting to see if the approach fits.
How Carolyn uses common approaches in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people clarify their values and take steps that match those values even when anger or anxiety shows up.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new responses to reduce reactive behavior and mood symptoms.
Carolyn treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will discuss what feels useful, try practical exercises together, and adjust methods based on goals and what works in real life.
Confirm which session formats she currently offers before booking, since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people test new habits between sessions and apply tools in everyday situations.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, ADHD, relationship issues, grief, parenting and related concerns.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to match methods to your goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 22 years of clinical experience, including time in private practice and leadership in a Professionals' Health Program.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC licensed in Kansas and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.