Carolyn Scorpio, LMSW

Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or like it’s hard to slow down? Maybe difficult past experiences are still shaping how you move through the world, or you’ve noticed yourself stuck in patterns that no longer feel helpful. You don’t have to carry everything all on your own. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace—with curiosity, care, and self-compassion. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, connected, and with the tools to move forward. I support adults of all ages and identities, with a focus on women and young adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, stress, grief, and trauma. Many of my clients identify as highly sensitive people or empaths, are helping professionals, and may struggle with cycles of people-pleasing, perfectionism, overfunctioning, and burnout. Our work together will blend talk therapy with body-based (somatic) approaches, helping you better understand how your nervous system has adapted to protect you. From there, we gently begin to shift patterns that may be keeping you stuck, so you can move toward a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and aligned. I've completed training 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.