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Carolynn Metz, LPC

Compassionate Michigan therapist for trauma and addiction
  • 25 years experience
  • Online sessions available
  • Works with adults and couples

About Carolynn Metz

Carolynn Metz is a Michigan-based therapist with 25 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, and couples navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges. She practices from a strengths-based perspective, creating a warm and relaxed virtual environment where people are listened to, affirmed, and supported as they explore their concerns and build coping skills. Carolynn blends clinical experience in trauma-informed care with focused work in substance use and co-occurring disorders, offering practical, compassionate guidance for issues that include grief, unresolved emotional pain, family conflict, and intimacy concerns.

She holds credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC, a credential that authorizes practice as a professional counselor; a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor - CAADC, reflecting specialized training in substance use treatment; and a Certified Clinical Supervisor - CCS, indicating experience supervising other clinicians. Carolynn has also held credentials in trauma counseling for youth and adults and draws on extensive education and clinical work with depression, anxiety, trauma, human trafficking survivors, and addiction. Her approach combines evidence-based methods with relational sensitivity to help clients move toward greater stability, connection, and personal growth in an online counseling setting.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Carolynn Metz have?

Carolynn Metz has 25 years of experience.

Is Carolynn Metz a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are MI LPC 6401008009.

In which languages does Carolynn Metz provide therapy?

Carolynn Metz provides therapy in English.

Where is Carolynn Metz located?

Carolynn Metz is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Carolynn Metz as my therapist?

You can work with Carolynn Metz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Carolynn Metz work with international clients?

Carolynn Metz does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Carolynn Metz cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT in Online Care

Carolynn Metz incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online treatment. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses, which can be useful for abandonment, attachment issues, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s experience, offering an empathic, nonjudgmental setting that supports self-exploration and emotional healing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Carolynn works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what feels most helpful and adapt methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Carolynn is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent care across distances while making it easier to fit sessions into everyday life.

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