Carolyn Whiteman, LMFT

10/15/2025

Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks or racing thoughts.
Sometimes it looks like overthinking a text, replaying a conversation, or canceling plans because you’re emotionally exhausted.
If this feels familiar, you’re not alone, and it doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re human, doing your best to feel safe. 💛

10/04/2025

10/02/2025

Lately I’ve been noticing how easy it is to miss the early signs of burnout, pushing forward while slowly running on empty.
This month’s reflection is about recognizing those signs in ourselves before we completely shut down. No neat answers, just some honest thoughts that might help you name what you’re feeling too. 💛
You can read it here:

Lately, I’ve noticed how easy it is to get overwhelmed by the weight of the world. I want to stay informed, but not consumed. The news, the pain and suffering, the constant emotional charge… it can feel hopeless at times...

09/27/2025

Slowing down and paying attention to what you are feeling can create great insight into yourself. Initially, this might feel like a strange practice but your mental health will benefit. If you make this a habit, you will be able to live more authentically. 💛

09/23/2025

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09/01/2025

New blog post 🌞: How remembering your younger self can change the way you relate to others — and yourself.

Remembering our younger selves can deepen empathy, strengthen relationships, and break cycles.

08/06/2025

Self-esteem grows when we focus on what we can actually control.
It's easy to get caught up in trying to win approval, avoid judgment, or change someone else's behavior. But the real shift happens when we let go of those things and start tuning into our own voice. 💚

What’s one thing you can focus on today that’s fully in your control?

08/01/2025

Grief shows up in ways we don’t always expect — even in things that seem small.
I wrote a blog post about those quiet losses, and what it means to honor them.
Sharing in case it resonates with someone else, too.

What feels small may still be heavy to hold.

07/25/2025

Self-care is not selfish. 💜