ABOUT

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Welcome! I'm Carly.

I am devoted to self-discovery and healing, I believe everyone holds the potential for growth and transformation—and that there is hope for all of us.

Above all, I believe in being human first. My compassion and curiosity for each person—their struggles, strengths, and stories—are what drive my life’s work and commitment to supporting others.

I’m passionate about walking alongside adults as they navigate the uncomfortable and often difficult aspects of being human. I’m drawn to those who are doing their best to make sense of life’s challenges and who are putting forth the effort to live with greater meaning and authenticity.

I am here to accompany you on this path—offering a safe and supportive space where your inner experience is met with kindness, curiosity, and understanding, and at times, with direct and practical insight.

My Approach

Therapeutic Foundation

My primary modality is Internal Family Systems (IFS)—a holistic method designed to cultivate harmony, compassion, and understanding within yourself.

Beyond Talk Therapy

I go beyond traditional “talk therapy” by incorporating body-based techniques. This means tuning into the wisdom of your body, moving past familiar stories, and learning how to listen to and befriend your inner world.

Understanding Experiences

Rather than merely treating symptoms, I guide you in exploring and learning from your experiences, fostering a deeper connection with yourself.

Holistic Growth

Therapy is more than symptom relief—it is a journey back to your authentic self. It is both a pathway to healing and a commitment to living authentically. I believe healing is not a fixed destination, but a lifelong practice of choosing to stay connected to your deepest Self.

Practical Strategies

Along the way, you’ll gain practical tools and strategies to deepen self-connection and cultivate meaningful, balanced relationships.

A Journey Shared

In my therapy approach, I consider myself a companion and confidant on this journey of life. I am a fellow traveler, embracing the universal practice of healing as a lifestyle and choice we make to be our most authentic Self. Acknowledging that, like everyone else, I’m on my personal and ongoing journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. This shared perspective, I believe, makes my therapy approach practical, relatable, and humanistic.

Mind, Body & Heart Therapy (MBHT)

As a Mind, Body & Heart Therapy (MBHT) practitioner, I embrace a philosophy that goes beyond traditional talk therapy. In this approach, your feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations become gateways to healing, guided by the interconnected wisdom of mind, body, and heart.

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How Does MBHT Work?

  • Holistic Healing - Mind-Body Healing Therapy (MBHT) views emotional wounds, trauma, and stress as interconnected experiences that can manifest as anxiety, depression, co-dependency, relationship challenges, or addiction. Rather than seeing these symptoms in isolation, MBHT understands them as part of the whole picture of your well-being.
  • Embracing Interconnectedness - This approach honors the intricate relationships between different parts of ourselves. By addressing these parts and their needs, MBHT creates the conditions for authentic healing—transforming it from a distant hope into a lived reality.

MBHT Methodology

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Somatic Yoga Therapy
  • Psychospiritual Inquiry
  • Emotional Sobriety
  • Healing Our Core Issues
  • Relational Life Therapy
  • Polyvagal Theory
  • Mindfulness Meditation
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My Training and Mentors

Mentors & Teachers

Over the past two decades, I have been blessed to study with many inspiring teachers and mentors who have deeply shaped my path. This brief list offers a sense of the people and teachings that have most influenced my work: Dr. Allen Berger, Janice Gates, Sarah Powers, Jennifer Welwood, John Welwood, and Suddha Weixler.

IFS Trainings

Level 1 2020, Level 2 (Anxiety, Depression, Anxiety & Shame; Deepening IFS, Trauma and Neuroscience), Somatic IFS 2024, Level 3 2025, Online Circle 2018,  IFIO 2024, Consultation with Cece Sykes 2021, Program Assistant 2024.

I’ve been a client of IFS since 2006.

Other Trainings

Gestalt, Relational Life Therapy, Healing Your Core Issues, EMDR, Polyvagal, IRest Yoga Nidra, Somatic Yoga Therapy, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Insight Yoga, Buddhism and Psychology 

Let’s Begin

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