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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 moments. My approach is grounded, practical, and focused on creating a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. 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. Like everyone else, I’m a work in progress—and I continue to learn and grow through the work I do with my clients in therapy.
My Background
- Education: Master of Science in Counseling
- Licensure: California LMFT #46926 | Arizona LMFT #16371
- 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. It's an honor to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families during some of their most challenging moments. Like everyone else, I’m a work in progress—and I continue to learn and grow through the work I do with my clients in therapy.
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.
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