Carolyn Westgate , LCPC

Carolyn Westgate is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Kansas with 22 years of experience. She brings a broad background that includes private practice and leadership roles in clinical programs, and she works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and mood disorders.

Carolyn emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental, and accepting therapeutic atmosphere where clients can explore concerns at their own pace. She individualizes treatment plans by drawing on established approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address specific needs like ADHD, postpartum depression, addiction, and caregiving stress.

Known for a collaborative style, she partners with clients to identify practical goals and strategies, and she remains open to researching new resources and techniques to improve outcomes. If a particular therapist relationship does not feel like the right fit, Carolyn will help connect clients with someone more suitable. She acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and listens with respect and compassion while helping clients navigate their therapeutic journey. Carolyn provides services in English and is based in Kansas.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Carolyn Westgate uses several evidence-based approaches tailored to each person's situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and developing psychological flexibility so clients can take meaningful steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the center of the process, emphasizing empathy and collaborative exploration to strengthen self-understanding and coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carolyn works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adjusts the plan over time as needs change.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access support from home or other locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent care while fitting sessions into busy lives and varied routines.