Carolyn Scorpio, LMSW

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that every person holds the capacity to heal, and the inner wisdom on how to do so. In our sessions, I aim to provide a compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based therapeutic environment where you can explore your concerns with curiosity and self-compassion, reconnect to that inner wisdom, and work towards a deeper sense of safety, connection, and healing. I work with adults of all ages and identities, most commonly women and young adults experiencing challenges related to life transitions, anxiety, stress, grief, childhood and relational trauma, or sexual trauma. Many of my clients may identify as highly sensitive people, and struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, shame, and burnout. With an understanding of how past experiences inform present functioning, my approach is informed by attachment theory, neurobiology, and the connection between the mind and body. Our sessions may include mindfulness and somatic practices to understand how your unique nervous system has developed adaptive strategies to keep you safe and navigate the world, while gently identifying and transforming patterns that may be leaving you stuck and disconnected. I've completed training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Levels 1 and 2) and Safety and Attachment Focused (S.A.F.E) EMDR. Additionally, I integrate a variety of treatment modalities into sessions, 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 in 2018, and have worked in a variety of settings, including at nonprofit organizations serving refugee communities and providing accessible and affirming healthcare for youth and young adults. In addition to my work in private practice, I'm also currently a social worker at the University of Michigan, with a focus on college student mental health.