Caroline Edgeton-Martin, M.S.Ed., Resident in Counseling
Psychotherapist
Caroline understands that discussing challenging thoughts and feelings can be difficult, often leading to feelings of loneliness, shame, and disconnection. She believes that no one should have to navigate these emotions alone and is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment. Her goal is to create a brave space where clients can feel safe and vulnerable without fear of judgment.
Caroline employs a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach to counseling, working with adolescents, teens, adults, couples, and families. As a Person-Centered therapist, she collaborates closely with clients to create personalized treatment plans that align with their unique needs and goals. Her expertise lies in supporting individuals who identify as or are questioning their identity within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Her therapeutic toolbox includes various modalities, such as Emotion-Focused Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Caroline often incorporates mindfulness-based interventions to facilitate deeper connections between the mind and body, enhancing the therapeutic experience. She is committed to affirming LGBTQIA+ identities and practices of ethical and consensual non-monogamy.
Caroline completed her BA in English and Journalism from Wake Forest University and earned her M.S.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania. Her studies were informed by a multicultural perspective, emphasizing the importance of serving LGBTQIA+ individuals and providing mental health care to underserved communities. Currently, she is a resident in counseling, working towards her LPC licensure in Virginia.
