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Carmen McCloskey
Carmen is a bilingual therapist (English and Spanish). She accepts Optum, Aetna, Cigna, Gold Coast Health Plan/Medical, and self pay.
Carmen nurtures the hope that her clients will reclaim their inner wisdom—learning to walk with their stories, their shadows, and their light as sacred parts of their journey.
Carmen is a depth therapist who views therapy as a collaborative, meaningful journey—one that is inspiring and fulfilling for both client and therapist. Specializing in trauma and relational wounds, she brings a multicultural lens and lived experience to the work. Honoring the teachings that emerged from her own wounds, she walks with others as they uncover their own capacity to heal and transform.
Carmen works with those navigating childhood trauma, family conflict, relationship patterns, emotional challenges, anger, anxiety, and difficulties with coping. Her calm, grounded presence creates a therapeutic space where clients are welcomed to explore their vulnerabilities with reverence and respect.
Experience & Approach
With over 18 years in mental health, Carmen has worked in academic and community settings serving teens, children, families, and individuals in crisis. She is thoughtful, collaborative, and appreciates humor and partnership. Her dynamic approach blends depth psychological techniques—dreamwork, guided imagery, and the imaginal—with DBT and somatic work. She works intuitively, meeting each client where they are.
Carmen holds a special place in her heart for those who have experienced foster care or adoption, single parents, and adult children from migrant lineages.
Who She Works With
Individuals ready for deeper work, those exploring identity and belonging, teens needing a safe space, and couples navigating emotional challenges. If you’re seeking transformation—not just relief—Carmen would be honored to walk with you.
Therapeutic Approaches
Jungian Therapy • Psychodynamic • DBT • Family Systems • EMDR • Somatic Therapy • Expressive Arts • Sand Tray & Play Therapy
Education
M.A., Pacifica Graduate Institute • M.S., California State University, Northridge
Personal Note
Carmen is a bird watcher, parent, and someone who has navigated her own journey through childhood trauma. She loves live music, dancing, and nature. She brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to the therapeutic relationship.
Carmen es una terapeuta de profundidad que ve la terapia como un viaje colaborativo y significativo. Especializada en trauma y heridas relacionales, aporta una perspectiva multicultural y su propia experiencia vivida al trabajo. Honrando las enseñanzas que surgieron de sus propias heridas, camina junto a otros mientras descubren su propia capacidad de sanar y transformarse.
Carmen trabaja con quienes navegan trauma infantil, conflictos familiares, patrones relacionales, desafíos emocionales, ira, ansiedad y dificultades para afrontar situaciones. Su presencia calmada y centrada crea un espacio terapéutico donde los clientes son bienvenidos a explorar sus vulnerabilidades con reverencia y respeto.
Experiencia y Enfoque
Con más de 18 años en salud mental, Carmen ha trabajado en entornos académicos y agencias comunitarias sirviendo a adolescentes, niños, familias e individuos en crisis. Es reflexiva, colaborativa y aprecia el humor y la colaboración. Su enfoque dinámico combina técnicas de profundidad—trabajo con sueños, imaginación guiada y lo imaginal—con habilidades de DBT y enfoques somáticos. Trabaja intuitivamente, encontrando a cada cliente donde está.
Carmen tiene un lugar especial para quienes han experimentado crianza temporal o adopción, padres solteros e hijos adultos de linajes migrantes.
Con Quién Trabaja
Individuos listos para trabajo transformacional profundo, aquellos explorando identidad y pertenencia, adolescentes que necesitan un espacio seguro, y parejas navegando desafíos emocionales. Si buscas transformación—no solo alivio—Carmen estaría honrada de caminar contigo.
Enfoques Terapéuticos
Terapia Junguiana • Psicodinámica • DBT • Sistemas Familiares • EMDR • Terapia Somática • Artes Expresivas • Bandeja de Arena y Juego
Educación
M.A., Pacifica Graduate Institute • M.S., California State University, Northridge
Nota Personal
Carmen es observadora de aves, madre, y alguien que ha navegado su propio viaje a través del trauma infantil. Le encanta la música en vivo, bailar y estar en la naturaleza. Aporta experiencia clínica y vivida a la relación terapéutica.