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About Carolyn Whiteman, LMFT
Carolyn Whiteman, MS, LMFT
A Grounded, Compassionate Approach
I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a passion for guiding adults, teens, and families through life’s tougher seasons. My approach is grounded, practical, and focused on creating a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood.
My Background
- Education: Master of Science in Counseling
- Licensure: California LMFT #46926
- Experience: Over 20 years providing counseling to children, teens, individuals, couples, and families. I’ve also developed and led a community bereavement program for families and provided crisis-intervention services across diverse settings.
Why I Do This Work
I believe that insight and connection are powerful tools for change. Over the years, I’ve worked with people in crisis, grief, family conflict, burnout, and difficult relationship dynamics. Those experiences have deepened my belief that people heal best in spaces where they feel emotionally safe, understood, and not judged for struggling. I am passionate about helping others get the help & support they need. It's an honor to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families during some of their most challenging moments.
My Therapy Style
My approach is practical, supportive, and grounded in real-life experience. I believe therapy should feel like a safe, respectful conversation not something clinical or scripted. I meet you where you are, at your pace, and we work together to explore what’s getting in the way of the life you want to live.
I draw from approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused, and family systems theory, depending on your needs. Whether you're navigating a major transition, struggling with anxiety or relationship issues, or just feeling stuck, our work is focused on helping you gain insight, feel more grounded, and move forward with clarity.
