Locations Washington Therapists Carolyn Rodenberg

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Carolyn Rodenberg

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT

Washington Accepting Online

Updated March 2, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

Medical issues and chronic illness
Clinical hypnosis
Body-centered psychotherapy
Health choices

Stress
Existential challenges
Spirituality and religion

Professional statement

Carolyn Rodenberg is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist online in Seattle, WA who specializes in Somatic Psychotherapy for medical and chronic illnesses, stress and anxiety, and health choices. She has extensive experience working with individuals who have a wide variety of medical conditions, including IBS, heart disease, chronic pain, and autoimmune diseases. Carolyn works closely with clients to help them feel more connected to and grounded in their bodies during moments of stress and uncertainty.

For individuals navigating medical challenges, Carolyn coaches her clients to better understand how doctors think and what their treatment options are, including physical and emotional side effects. She also helps her clients learn to advocate for themselves in their medical appointments and relationships.

Carolyn is a body-centered therapist who frequently implements breathwork and other mindfulness practices; sessions might include stretching, breathing, and sensing into the body, alongside traditional talk therapy. Carolyn's approach is supportive and interactive. She frequently asks questions and uses humor when appropriate. While she builds on her clients’ strengths, she also challenges them to move themselves forward.

Carolyn is dedicated to staying on top of advances in treatment methods and also collaborates frequently with medical providers as a treatment team. Outside of her private practice, Carolyn works in climate change and social justice activism, making her office a safe space for clients from all walks of life. She looks forward to meeting you.

Message to clients

It takes courage and self-care to reach out for help. Thank you for considering me as a Caring Presence in your healing process. You can feel safe to talk about whatever you need to because I work collaboratively, and my calmness and compassion undergird the therapy. Clients often talk about relationships with others, self and/or their body. My interactive and intuitive style helps you to recognize internal resources and use them, along with my support, to relieve distress and build energy for change.
I specialize in Somatic Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnosis. Somatic (or Body) Psychotherapy helps you to feel more connected to and grounded in your body during times of stress and uncertainty. Change occurs by listening to, learning from and living more fully into your body. Change also can be fostered by taking a vacation from your body in Clinical Hypnosis, and then returning with less tension and greater calm. While I have extensive experience with a wide variety of medical conditions, the way I work can benefit you in healing from many emotional, relational and physical issues.

Specialties

Medical issues and chronic illness - Facing and managing a disease or disorder in self, family or friends; either acute or long-standing. This includes receiving a diagnosis; adjusting to lifestyle and medication changes; coping with related changes in mood, emotions, and relationships; managing symptoms and stress and recovering hope in the midst of it all.

Clinical hypnosis - A state of consciousness involving focused attention. Hypnosis enables people to tap into natural abilities and potential and to make changes quickly. It is useful for addressing depression, anxiety, creative blocks, sleep problems, chronic pain, overcoming unwanted habits and more

Body-centered psychotherapy - Body-Centered psychotherapy involves therapeutic approaches that integrate a client’s physical body into the therapy process. This is a process that recognizes the intimate relationship between the human body and the psychological well-being of a person

Health choices - Working to make lifestyle decisions for reaching desired health goals

Stress - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Existential challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness

Spirituality and religion - Exploring how beliefs and practices related to a deeper connection between one’s self and the divine (or that which is larger than one’s self) can offer support, meaning, resource and spiritual healing

Clientele

Adults (24+)

Seniors (65+)

Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
First Choice Health
Premera Blue Cross

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions: $160 (60min)
Initial session: $160 (60min)
Ongoing session fee: $140 (45min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

Super billing

Payment options

Check
Credit Card
Debit Card

Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

Weekly

Therapist's note

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Washington)

Accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon Closed
Tue 9:30 am-7:00pm
Wed Closed
Thu 10:30 am-7:00pm
Fri 9:30 am-4:00 pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 36 years

Private Practice, 1988 - Present
Integrative Health-Related Settings, 1994 - 2021

Pacific Lutheran University, Master’s Degree, 1987

Licensure

Washington: LF00000863

Languages

English

Client testimonials

"Carolyn was very direct and informative. She was also available for a prompt appointment."

- Zencare client • August 2019