Carolyn Conklin

Dr. Carolyn Conklin is a compassionate psychologist whose approach is firmly rooted in psychodynamic psychotherapy, supplemented by pragmatic techniques tailored for teens and adults. She is dedicated to guiding individuals on a transformative journey towards progress, using insight and practical tools. Dr. Conklin assists her clients in exploring their self-perceptions, managing emotions, and coping with personal challenges, all while recognizing how early life experiences have influenced these patterns. By fostering understanding of an individual’s difficulties, she promotes a sense of compassion, helping them find motivation to instigate necessary changes. She believes that progress can be expedited through the integration of active techniques designed to develop pragmatic strategies for transformation. To this end, Dr. Conklin may utilize methods from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness training, and mentalization-based treatment. Alongside her practice, she shares her expertise as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, where she has contributed to the clinical faculty for two decades and serves as the Director of Psychology Practicum Training at Cambridge Hospital/Cambridge Health Alliance.