Therapist in Sacramento, California Carolyn Phillips, Therapist

Carolyn Phillips,LPCC, helps individuals, teens, and families across California navigate emotional challenges with insight, empathy, and clinical expertise. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she supports adolescents, adults, and seniors through individual, couples, and family therapy. Carolyn brings a deep understanding of issues such as anxiety, trauma, and substance use, offering a safe and collaborative environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and goals with authenticity and support.

Carolyn is especially passionate about working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals navigating gender identity exploration, and those facing challenges related to adoption or foster care. With a trauma-informed and affirming approach, she empowers clients to reclaim their voices, process difficult experiences, and foster lasting personal growth. She also works with military veterans, bringing a unique depth of understanding to their experiences. Carolyn’s therapy style is rooted in dignity and empowerment, helping clients move forward with greater resilience and clarity.

Using interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices, Carolyn tailors each session to meet the specific needs of the individual or family. She integrates parenting support and faith-based approaches when appropriate, offering a flexible and client-centered path to healing. In addition to her focus areas, she supports a wide range of concerns including grief, reproductive challenges, bipolar disorder, and OCD.

Outside of her clinical work, Carolyn enjoys hiking, painting, drawing, writing, practicing yoga, and paddleboarding—especially combining the last two. She treasures time with her family and seeks balance through creative and outdoor pursuits.