Carolyn Berry MA, LMFT

My work is influenced by my Native American lineage and the spiritual teachings that have enriched my life. I believe in the substance of all of the Creator’s creations and in the interconnectedness, balance and harmony of every part of being. My philosophy is based in humanism and influenced by transformational, energy, mind-body psychology. It’s my contention that you and I are a team. We co-create a supportive safe environment built on mutual respect and trust. We work together to develop and establish goals and methods to reach them. A variety of therapy techniques based on your temperament, experience, strengths, needs and goals may be applied to address any combination of the following:

Developing and increasing insight
Learning effective communication skills
Discovering how to manage internal and interpersonal tensions and conflicts
Learning to alleviate or eliminate symptoms of emotional distress
Changing attitudes and behaviors to improve interpersonal functioning
Personal growth and development
Healing aspects of life damaged traumatic events.
Overcoming Depression and Anxiety

I am passionately committed to help you identify and change what’s not working positively in your life. I provide effective supportive services with empathy and compassion for couples, individuals and families
My specialties are:    Relationship Issues
                                   Family Issues
                                     Women’s Issues
                                     Men’s Issues
                                     Identity Issues
                                     Recovery Issues
                                     Depression
                                     Anxiety

I have a long and strong history working with people in recovery programs who are blocked from getting fully into a life free of pain due to a history of trauma and abandonment. Too often people in recovery will get caught up in cross addiction, switching addiction from and to any of the following drugs, alcohol, spending, gambling, sex, love, work or eating/ self-image disorders. It is not easy getting into full recovery and receiving the “promises”, as described on page 83 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, and sustain a life of joy free from the desire to turn to the familiar pattern of addiction. It is, however, very possible. It just depends on where you put your attention.

TWO WOLVES - A Cherokee Tale

One evening an old Cherokee Grandfather told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, ‘My son, the battle is between two ‘wolves’ inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.’ The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: ‘Which wolf wins?’ The old Cherokee simply replied, ‘The one you feed.’

Thank you for taking your time to browse my website. Please call 818-231-0708 or e-mail me at cmberrymft@aol.com if you have any questions or want to arrange for a FREE phone interview. I look forward to speaking with you.