Hi, I’m Carin
I believe healing begins when we feel safe enough to share our story. In a supportive space, life begins to take new shape, hidden parts of ourselves come into view, and real change becomes possible.
Much of my work is shaped by an understanding of developmental trauma, especially the impact of early emotional neglect. These experiences can leave us feeling disconnected, weighed down, or uncertain of our worth. With compassion and care, I help clients begin to untangle those knots and move toward clarity, connection, and hope.
My own healing journey began as a young mother raising two children abroad. At the time, I felt overwhelmed by their needs and my own struggles. Over time, I learned to trust my feelings as a compass for living and relating. That shift transformed my life and relationships, and it continues to inspire the work I do today.
I am passionate about supporting children, parents, and adults in reconnecting with themselves and one another. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where growth and meaningful change can unfold.
My Approach
Rooted in Psychodynamic Psychoanalysis
My experience with various forms of therapy has led me to a psychodynamic, psychoanalytic approach. This perspective acknowledges that much of our suffering is rooted outside of our conscious awareness. As Samuel Beckett wrote, “birth was the death of him.” To be born is to begin to struggle. Some of us struggle more deeply, depending on our dispositions and earliest experiences.
Science is catching up to what psychoanalysts have long understood: our earliest relationships with caregivers create a blueprint that shapes how we see the world, our relationships, and ourselves.
Unearthing What’s Hidden
Psychotherapy is a shared process of uncovering long-buried feelings and experiences that continue to shape us. Like sun in our eyes, these feelings can hurt when they first surface, evoking fear or shame. But when shared with an accepting, non-judgmental other, they can be transformed into joy, freedom, and a newfound ability to shape our own lives.
Object Relations Theory
My work is also grounded in Object Relations Theory, which emphasizes how our early attachments influence how we relate to others. By exploring the patterns that repeat themselves in our lives, we begin to understand where they came from and how they can shift.
How I Hold Space
I bring a presence that is playful, direct, kind, and reflective. In sessions, we’ll often talk about the present through the lens of the past, noticing how old dynamics resurface in new ways. As clients connect the seemingly disparate parts of themselves, life begins to make more sense.
I sometimes describe this as the “Matrix Effect” — like Neo, who, once he understood who he was, saw his battles lose their power. When you begin to see yourself more clearly, what once felt overwhelming can be faced with ease and resilience.