Carolyn Scorpio, LMSW

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from yourself or the people around you? Maybe difficult experiences from the past are still shaping how you move through the world, or you find yourself caught in patterns that once helped you cope, but no longer feel helpful. Perhaps you’re navigating a transition, carrying too much for too long, or simply feeling ready for something to change. Whatever brings you to therapy, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. I believe therapy is a place where you can feel seen, understood, and supported as you make sense of your experiences. I strive to create a warm, collaborative space where we can approach your story with curiosity, compassion, and without judgment. Together, we’ll explore what your mind and body have learned to do to protect you, gently work with patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and build greater connection with yourself and what matters most to you. My approach is grounded in the understanding that healing involves more than simply talking about what has happened. I incorporate somatic and trauma-informed approaches like EMDR to help you notice what is happening in both your mind and body. We’ll work at a pace that feels manageable and respectful of your experience, building greater self-compassion and flexibility along the way. I work with adults (18+) of all identities, and especially enjoy working with women and young adults who are navigating transitions, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, or the lasting effects of trauma. I also have a particular interest in supporting people in helping and caregiving professions. If you spend much of your life taking care of others, it can be difficult to notice when you’re running on empty, or caught in cycles of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and overfunctioning. My approach draws from EMDR, somatic, and parts-oriented frameworks, in addition to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindful Self-Compassion. I am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Levels 1 and 2) and am pursuing certification in Safety and Attachment-Focused (S.A.F.E.) EMDR. I tailor these approaches to you, rather than expecting you to fit into a particular method or framework. I received my MSW from the University of Michigan School of Social Work and have worked in a variety of nonprofit settings. I currently also work as a social worker at the University of Michigan, where I focus on college student mental health. Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, and finding the right therapist matters. My hope is to offer a space where you can show up as you are, feel genuinely supported, and begin creating meaningful change, together. I look forward to hearing from you.