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Carolyn Westgate

KS LCPC LCPC 198
Credentials
KS LCPC LCPC 198
NPI Number
1053477745
Location
Kansas
Languages
English
Carolyn Westgate
22 years experience

About Carolyn Westgate

In my 21 years of private practice and 10 years as a Program Director of the Professionals’ Health Program I have gained extensive experience with a diverse population and diverse issues. I believe providing a nonjudgemental, empathetic, safe and accepting environment is an essential aspect of therapy.Utilizing a varied approach of therapies (I.e. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy Emotionally Focused Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy) help with individualizing the treatment plan. Although a seasoned therapist, I believe therapists can always learn more and have a willingness to research avenues to find the best resources for my clients.

If you do not think the therapist/client relationship is a fit, it is my job to assist you in locating a therapist that is more suitable for you.

Entering therapy takes courage as you share your life issues with a stranger. I assure you, I will listen with respect and compassion as we navigate through the journey of therapy in order for you to achieve your goals.

Licenses

LCPC
LCPC 198

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • 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
  • Mood disorders
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Postpartum depression
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Trichotillomania
  • Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
  • Women's issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Carolyn has helped me through several traumatic events and has definitely helped me learn new ways of thinking about challenges and not trying to control my world.”

“I’ve spent my life being a strong woman and am now elderly. As a caregiver for almost 14 years, I’ve become unable to take care of myself nor my spouse. Carolyn helps me get through each day and gives me insight and guidance to help keep me sane. I know God put her in my life.”

“Carolyn is great at listening and understanding situations and providing resources to help you navigate your way through it.”

“My therapist is Professional, knowledgeable, and caring person.”

“Very kind & straight forward. Seeing all perspectives. Highly recommend.”

“Carolyn listens and asks questions until she understands what I am going through. She not only listens, but actually hears me when I’m struggling.”

“Professional and caring person. She listens to your concerns..”

“She is amazing!”

“Carolyn always empathizes before suggesting alternative solutions. She validates and understands my feelings before helping me look at things differently. This keeps me from feeling stupid or inept. So professional and caring.”

“Better Help found a perfect match for me. Ms. Westgate seems to truly understand how my heart and brain work and is very proficient at suggesting different ways for me to look at things while understanding why I react as I do. I seldom end up in tears as I was doing and am able to see the anxiety heading towards me. I was having several medical problems and went through many tests when my doctor said it was stress/anxiety and I had to get that under control. I am a caregiver and have given 100% of myself to that. I’m now aware of the importance of taking care of myself as well. Not doing well at that, but I do understand. All my progress has been the result of my sessions and work with Ms. Westgate. Such a blessing in my life.”

“Carolyn is very supportive and listens to me. She gives me her true thoughts with feedback.”

“Carolyn Westgate is wonderful to work with. I always feel understood and supported when we visit. She always makes me feel like we are in this together and I’m not fighting alone. She nearly always suggests a different way to react and look at things when I hit another roadblock. I feel blessed to have her in my corner.”

“Carolyn Westgage excels at her vocation. She is wise, skillful, and needless to say, a good and active listener. She clarifies things and offers gentle feedback or guidance when needed. She pinpoints details about one's experiences or perceptions and can offer a more realistic or another facet of a viewpoint. I would definitely recommend her. I'm a woman with adult children who has been through a lot. I was looking for a therapist that understood anxiety, trauma, unique situations (although often not as unique as one believes), and my particular viewpoints. She has surpassed my expectations and hopes. I hope to be able to continue with her for some months,.”

“Carolyn is an amazing therapist.”

“She is super helpful and has helped me grow so much”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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