Caroline Wade

Hi, my name is Caroline! I am a LPC and the founder of Ritual Therapy. I have lived in 3 countries and several cities. Before getting my Masters in Clinical Psychology, I worked in the fashion and production industry, mostly in PR and marketing. Having worked with a rainbow of personalities and identities, cultural humility is integral to the way I approach therapy. I see the process as collaborative and dynamic, changing as our relationship evolves. I work best with women and LGBTQ+ folks between the ages of 20-60. My clients are typically struggling with relational challenges stemming from attachment wounds (i.e. abandonment) or trauma (chronic or event). Many of my clients identify as anxious and/or people-pleasers.

I am attachment-focused and trauma-informed, specializing in integrating parts work (think: inner child and conflicting feelings!) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Using some humor and a lot of compassion, I gently challenge you to see multiple perspectives and alternative behavioral choices, while still making space to understand and validate your feelings.

I am very relational, meaning our relationship and rapport matter deeply! I am not a blank slate and don’t pretend to be, and I welcome feedback from you! Most importantly, I want to work with you in a way that feels supportive and empowering, helping to facilitate the change or growth you desire.

A few takeaways from sessions with me might include: a toolbox with emotional regulation and effective communication skills, an understanding of what makes up your identity, desensitization to or a decrease in the overwhelm certain memories or internalized beliefs cause, scripts for setting and maintains boundaries, and a map of the dynamics within your family of origin and how those impact your current functioning (including whose voices are influencing you).