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Carolyn Westgate, LCPC
Kansas
LCPC in Kansas - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Solution-focused methods
About Carolyn
Carolyn Westgate is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Kansas with 22 years of experience. She works with people who are managing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, depression, ADHD, trauma and grief. Carolyn also supports people facing parenting strain, career questions, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
She uses practical, structured approaches in sessions. That includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) along with client-centered and solution-focused methods. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying specific new responses. Carolyn aims to match tools to the issue at hand rather than follow one fixed method.
Her background includes long-term private practice and years directing a Professionals’ Health Program. That work exposed her to a wide range of problems and to people in high-stress jobs. She draws on that experience when helping people with first responder, veteran, or workplace-related stress.
In practice she takes a problem-solving stance. She and the client set concrete goals and track small changes. She will suggest exercises between sessions and adjust plans based on what is working.
If the therapeutic relationship does not feel like a fit, she will help find another provider. To begin she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session, which gets the process started.
How Carolyn Uses Practical Approaches Online
Carolyn often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in session. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses, which can help with anxiety, panic, mood problems, and behavior patterns like substance use. ACT emphasizes noticing values and taking small actions toward them, useful for motivation, stress, and when feelings feel overwhelming.She also uses client-centered and solution-focused techniques to keep sessions focused on the client’s goals and immediate problems. These approaches help shape short-term steps and homework that support change between meetings. Carolyn works collaboratively with each person to pick methods that fit their situation and goals rather than insisting on one technique.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Ask about the available online options when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so sessions can happen during a lunch break or between errands.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, using CBT, ACT, client-centered, and solution-focused methods to notice thoughts and try new behaviors.
How long has she practiced?
She has 22 years of clinical experience, including time directing a Professionals' Health Program.
What are her credentials and where does she work?
She is an LCPC licensed in Kansas and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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