About Carolyn McClung
Hi, I’m Carolyn — I’m so glad you’re here. I believe reaching out for support is an act of courage, and it’s an honor to be invited into someone’s story.
Born and raised in the U.K., I moved to California at 21 and later earned my MSW and became a therapist. I’m now married with two young children, and my own experiences navigating early motherhood, grief, and identity shifts deeply shaped my passion for supporting the perinatal community.
I’m committed to working with moms, caregivers, and partners, and I bring many years of experience in attachment-focused parenting, family systems work, and supporting families involved in foster care and adoption. I provide trauma-informed, strengths-based care and am adoption competent.
I’m passionate about breaking intergenerational trauma and interrupting unhealthy parenting patterns. I also love working with LGBTQ+ clients and families, grounding my work in an empowering, decolonizing approach that honors each person’s lived experience.
I’m especially energized by EMDR, parts work, and somatic approaches, as well as CBT, and I enjoy integrating these modalities to support deep, embodied healing. As an EMDR Consultant, I strive to help clients move through trauma with safety, compassion, and empowerment.
It’s truly a privilege to walk alongside you. I’m here to support your growth, nurture your healing, and help you feel grounded and capable during the perinatal period and beyond.
Areas of focus
Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Somatic-Based Therapy
- Strengths-Based Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Behavioral Activation
- Art Therapy
Trainings and certifications
- Certification in Perinatal Mental Health- PMH-C (PSI)
- "Bringing Light to Motherhood" Maternal Mental Health Certificate Training (MMH Now)
- EMDR with perinatal population
- Perinatal Health 101 and 201
The personal
What's a parenting mantra or quote you love? Nurturing yourself is another way of nurturing your children
What’s a small joy that never fails to make you smile? My kids giggles - they are both super ticklish!
What’s your go-to comfort show, podcast, or book? When it comes to books, I'm a psychological thriller girly, but my guilty pleasure is a good reality show
Coffee order, tea ritual or favorite snack? I always have at least two drinks at a time - a large water, and coffee or English Breakfast tea
If you had a whole afternoon to yourself, how would you spend it? Take a Lagree class or a gentle walk, treat myself with a massage or listening to my favorite audiobook.