About Carrie Koushyk, LPCC
Arvada & Virtual Sessions
Have you been feeling stuck in the past? Do you feel caught up in cycles or patterns that you can’t seem to break? Have you noticed overwhelming emotions or feelings of hopelessness? Traumatic experiences can affect us on a deep level and can show up as various symptoms that affect our mind and body, including anxiety, depression, somatic pain and tension, relational difficulties, and feeling disconnected from ourselves. My goal is to support you with processing through these difficult experiences so that you don’t feel trapped in the past and can experience the present more fully and authentically.
I utilize an integrated approach that includes person-centered, narrative, internal family systems (IFS), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) modalities. I’m also trained in EMDR and frequently integrate it into my work with clients. I value creativity and often bring in various creative and experiential interventions as an additional support. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regis University. I also have experience working with individuals struggling with disordered eating patterns through my work at Eating Recovery Center. I approach working with clients from a non-judgmental lens, taking into account that pain and trauma can manifest in a variety of ways, and look forward to supporting you on the path towards healing.
As I support you on your journey, I aim to provide warmth, hope, and compassion as well as give you the opportunity to be your authentic self. I believe that some of the most powerful change happens when we’re truly heard and seen as we are and we’re able to work through past experiences to find a renewed sense of hope and meaning in our day to day lives. We will work together to identify your specific needs, address any challenges you’re experiencing, and discover new paths you can embark on in the future.
“It takes courage to confront our actions, peel back the layers of trauma in our lives, and expose the raw truth of our past. But this is where healing begins.”–Oprah Winfrey
Carrie’s Specialties
Age
- Adults (18+)
- Teen (13-17)
Type of Treatment
- Individual Therapy
Gender
- Male
- Female
- Non-binary
- Transgender
Specialties
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Authentic Identity Exploration
- Codependency
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Intimate Partner Violence
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Shame/Guilt
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- PTSD
- Women’s Issues
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- EMDR
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Narrative
- Trauma Focused