Therapy for Childhood Trauma, Anxiety,
Depression, and Couples
in Overland Park, KS
I currently have some spots available for discounted counseling.
If you’re interested in this option, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
I’m so glad you’re here.
My name is Carolina and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Kansas. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re feeling stuck. Overwhelmed. Lost. Out of control. Scared.
I’ve been there too.
Being human sure feels complicated sometimes, doesn’t it? Thankfully, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’ve been trained from an experiential, attachment-based approach to help you identify patterns, process unresolved emotions, and find greater acceptance as you work toward deeper meaning and wholeness.
I would be honored to come alongside you and help you work toward the meaningful change you’ve been longing for.
“Carolina is a gifted therapist with great compassion and understanding for her clients. Her approach is relational and supportive, while gently challenging clients to see themselves in ways that support growth. I would highly recommend her.”
- Todd Frye, Ph.D., LCPC, LCMFT
Specialties
High-Conflict Couples
Relationships are quite the thing. Somehow, they hold the power to both hurt us and heal us deeply. I work with couples who find themselves in patterns of communication that have become painful and unproductive. Whether your fights end in a screaming match or a deafening silence that only furthers disconnection, I’m here to help. Using an evidence-based modality called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help couples create a space to express their experiences, identify underlying needs, and learn to show up for each other in ways that feel productive and healing.
Anxiety &
Depression
Anxiety and depression can impact how you see yourself, your relationships, and your ability to navigate everyday life. Maybe you find yourself caught in cycles of overthinking, self-criticism, worry, or low motivation. Maybe you're functioning on the outside while feeling exhausted, disconnected, and stuck on the inside. Together, we can work to understand what's underneath these patterns and learn how to relate to yourself with greater compassion. Rather than simply trying to get rid of difficult feelings, we can build a deeper understanding of yourself, strengthen your relationships, and help you live a life full of greater meaning and fulfillment.
Complex PTSD (CPTSD)
Sometimes, our past feels complicated. You might find yourself thinking about your childhood and saying, “It wasn’t all bad.” Yet for some reason, you know the wounds haven’t quite healed and the anxiety seems to have made a permanent home in your stomach. While it might seem easier to try to forget, there’s a part of you that knows this younger version of you deserves to be seen, heard, and fought for. With your permission, I would be honored to create this space with you. Using a blend of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), I hope to help you safely experience and process unresolved emotions tied to traumatic memories.
Adult Children of
Immigrant Families
Children of immigrant families in America face a unique set challenges. On the one hand, they grow up honoring and embodying their family’s values and expectations. On the other hand, however, they also start to develop an identity formed inside a Western framework. As a Brazilian-born, Korean-American immigrant, I get it. As you’ve grown older, maybe you’ve found the tension between these identities growing stronger. Maybe you find yourself feeling confused, guilty, or lonely. Together, we can unpack these experiences and explore what a healthy relationship with yourself and your loved ones might look like.
Counseling Options
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$130 per 50-minute session
I have helped previous clients navigate challenges such as:
Life transitions
Grief and loss
Religious trauma
Shame and self-hatred
Attachment wounds
Multicultural identity challenges
Strained parental relationships
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$140 per 50-minute session
Some challenges I have helped couples work through include:
Infidelity
Recurring conflict patterns
Communication issues
Anxious/avoidant attachment patterns
Pre-marital counseling
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I currently have some spots available for new clients who would like to receive individual or couples counseling at a discounted rate. If you are interested in pursuing this option, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
I offer Telehealth sessions for individual counseling only. All Telehealth sessions are hosted on a secure platform. Please note that clients must be physically located in Kansas during ALL virtual sessions.