Carolyn Smith, CMHC
About Me
Carolyn has a passion for working with adults. She feels it is a privilege to be part of your healing and growth journey. She understands each person has their own story and finding their unique balance will come in many diverse methods depending on what works best for each individual.
Education & Experience
Carolyn is trained in a variety of modalities such as: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR),Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), DBT, Solution Focused therapy, Motivational Interviewing and CBTp. She also enjoys working with Sandtray therapy. Carolyn received her Master’s Degree from Liberty University (Virginia) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. With over 20 years in the mental health profession she has a wide variety of experience which includes: community mental health, addiction recovery, and older individuals and their families. Her knowledge expands in treating populations with Anxiety, PTSD, Trauma, Grief, Depression, ADHD, Chronic illness, Life Transitions, Women’s issues, Addiction treatment, and Psychosis.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
EMDRIA
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Brain Injury
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Dementia
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Headaches/Migraines
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Psychotic Disorders
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Schizophrenia
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Families
- Group
- Seniors
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance
- TRICARE