Carolyn Westgate offers calm, direct support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, or relationship problems.
01About Carolyn
Carolyn Westgate offers calm, direct support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, or relationship problems. She is Carolyn Westgate, LCPC, and she draws on more than two decades of clinical work to help people find practical ways forward. She focuses on clear goals and simple tools.
Carolyn listens first, then helps people pick strategies that fit their life. Sessions are aimed at things that change day-to-day functioning, like managing panic, coping with depression, handling parenting strain, or addressing addictive behaviors.
Background and approach
Her approach mixes methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based strategies. That combination helps people challenge unhelpful thoughts while also learning to act on personal values. Trauma-focused work and solution-focused tools are added when flashbacks, grief, or complex histories make everyday living harder.
Carolyn has worked in independent practice and run programs supporting professionals for many years. That background means she brings both hands-on counseling experience and an understanding of system-level stresses like workplace pressure or first responder strain. She aims for a straightforward, respectful tone in sessions.
People can expect practical homework, clear steps to try between meetings, and support in deciding which coping skills fit their routine. If a different match would serve someone better, she will help find another therapist who might fit more closely.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Kansas)
- License LCPC 198 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1053477745 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Carolyn lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Infidelity
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
Methods Carolyn names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Carolyn names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes identifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions even when emotions are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms of panic, mood disorders, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing distressing memories and reactions, with techniques that reduce their impact on daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carolyn collaborates with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful for their goals and situation. Together they try strategies, track what changes, and adjust the plan based on what actually helps.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face connection, phone sessions can fit a work break or lower bandwidth situations, and live chat or text messaging make brief check-ins or stepwise coaching easy to fit into a day. These formats let licensed professionals provide ongoing support, skill practice, and follow-up without requiring travel, which can make consistent care easier to maintain.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, ADHD-related challenges, trauma and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, with a focus on clear goals, homework, and real-life skills to improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
Carolyn has 22 years of clinical experience including independent practice and program leadership working with a diverse range of issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is listed as LCPC and practices in Kansas.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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