Carol Garfinkle, Psy.D.
Carol Garfinkle, Psy.D.
Individual and Couples Therapy
The amount of training I have is what differentiates me from other psychologists. I believe in meeting someone where they are at and do so by drawing from a wide range of types of interventions. I treat clients from young children and adolescents to adults and couples. Parenting, stress management, relationship issues, ADHD, anxiety and depression are my specialty areas.
Individual Therapy
Through developing a warm and trusting relationship, we will utilize your strengths to help you learn more effective ways to cope with life’s struggles, feel more in control of yourself and your life, and improve your connections with others to get your needs met. We will begin to understand and heal your pain in a way that is tolerable in order to change underlying patterns of behavior. You will learn concrete strategies to manage feelings so that you do not become overwhelmed. Often people come in due to an inner critic that is costing them their joy. If this describes a big part of your inner struggles, you will learn how to stop your internal judge and fear of judgment from others from running and ruining your life.
Frequent areas addressed in individual therapy:
Relationship Issues
Considering or Adjusting To Separation/ Divorce
Stress Reduction
Depression or Loss Issues
Self Esteem Issues
Anxiety and Sleep Problems
Addiction
Trauma
Anger Management Issues
Career issues and changes
LGBT issues
Finding the right couples therapist is key given you are ready to work on one of the most central relationships in your life. Some conversations are easier to have with help, especially if you want them to go differently or they are on sensitive topics. My focus is on creating a safe space so you can learn new strategies to work through problems together effectively, learn how to be less reactive, and gain perspective on your relationship. Whether you are choosing to find a way back to each other if there has been a rupture in the trust, save your marriage or find a way to separate amicably, handle a divorce, or just need help finding your way through a transition or parenting issues, I can help! If your relationship has become more of a business relationship than an intimate one, you will learn how to increase your passion for each other again. I have been extensively trained by John Gottman, as well as by Toni Herbine Blank, and work with both heterosexual and homosexual couples. I feel privileged to see the tremendous benefits couples enjoy when they are committed to making changes.
Frequent areas couples seek help for include:
Communication
Increased Connection
Appreciation and Support
Infidelity
Parenting Issues
Financial Stress
Anger Management
Sexual Intimacy
Assistance with Life Transitions (premarita
Education/Training
Doctoral Degree from University of Denver; Harvard Internship; specialized training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems, Mind-Body work.
Bio
I have 25 years of experience in the field. I have been the outpatient clinical director of three mental health centers prior to moving into private practice. .
Memberships
APA, MPA, NESTTD
Payments Accepted
Cash, check
Hours:Mon-Fri
License:MA
Helpful Links
 Internal Family Systems therapy:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Life Transitions
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Adolescents
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Loneliness
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Anger Management
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage Counseling
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Arts Therapy (Expressive)
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Online / Teletherapy
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Body Image Issues
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Play Therapy
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Caregiver Issues
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Premarital Counseling
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Children's Counseling
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Problem Gambling
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Couples
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Relationship Issues
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Depression
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Divorce
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Stress Management
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Gifted / Talented Issues
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Trauma and PTSD
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Grief and Loss
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Women's Issues
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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Certified EMDR Therapist (EMDRIA)
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Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist (IFS)
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Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist (State)
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Member, American Psychological Association (APA)
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