- Practical goal setting
- Evidence-informed approaches
- Adoption and foster care focus
About Carolyn
Carolyn Westgate, LCPC, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, or major life transitions. She writes plainly and listens without judgment. Many clients come with concerns like depression, relationship strain, ADHD, grief, or parenting stress. Carolyn draws on years of clinical work to make sessions practical and focused on real change.
She brings 22 years of experience in clinical and program settings. That background includes work as a program director for a professionals' health program and long-term private practice. Carolyn uses a mix of approaches so each plan fits the person in front of her. Typical methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
In a session she aims to build clear goals and small steps clients can use between meetings. She values listening, respectful feedback, and checking in about what is or is not helping. If the match does not feel right, she will help find another therapist who may fit better.
Carolyn also pays attention to adoption and foster care issues as an additional area of focus. She understands how caregiving and blended family dynamics can add strain, and she works with caregivers and individuals to sort through those challenges. Her style is straightforward and practical, helping people find manageable ways to move forward.
People meet her in Kansas. Sessions are conducted in English and are geared toward finding realistic steps toward clients' goals.
How therapy approaches guide online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters most and practice small actions that match those values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for depression, panic, and mood challenges. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clear goals and short, doable steps to move forward and can be helpful when clients want immediate, action-oriented work.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carolyn will work collaboratively to identify which methods match a person's needs and goals. She checks in about what is working and adjusts the plan together so sessions stay relevant and helpful.
Online therapy can make regular meetings easier to fit into a busy life and allow continuity when travel or scheduling is difficult. Because session formats are set by the practice, confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote work useful for shorter check-ins, focused skill practice, and coordinating care around work or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and solution-focused work to online formats to keep therapy practical and goal-directed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Carolyn address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship concerns, ADHD, trauma, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and related matters.
What is her general therapy style?
Carolyn uses a direct, listening-first approach and focuses on practical steps. Sessions balance exploring feelings with homework and skill building.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 22 years of experience, including time as a program director in a professionals' health program and many years in private practice.
What credentials and region are associated with Carolyn?
She holds an LCPC credential and sees clients based in Kansas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.