Carolyn Scorpio, LMSW

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected? Maybe difficult past experiences are still impacting how you move through the world, or you feel stuck in patterns that are no longer helpful. You don’t have to hold it all on your own. I aim to provide a supportive, collaborative space where we can process your experiences with curiosity, care, and self-compassion. Together, we'll work to better understand how your nervous system has adapted to protect you, gently begin to shift patterns that are keeping you stuck, and help you move toward a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and aligned. I work with adults of all ages and identities, with a focus on women and young adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, and trauma. Many of my clients work in helping or caregiving professions, and may struggle with cycles of people-pleasing, perfectionism, overfunctioning, or burnout. I'm trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Levels 1 and 2) and am pursuing Certification in Safety and Attachment Focused (S.A.F.E) EMDR. Additionally, I integrate a variety of approaches including Parts Work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindful Self-Compassion. I received my MSW from the University of Michigan School of Social Work and have worked in a variety of nonprofit settings. In addition to my private practice, I'm also currently a social worker at the University of Michigan, with a focus on college student mental health.