Caroline Cotto is a compassionate and skilled clinical social worker and therapist with credentials including MSW, LCSW, LCAS, and CCS. Recognizing that seeking a counselor can be challenging, she creates a welcoming, quiet, and safe environment for her clients, where they can explore their desires, identify necessary changes, and understand how to implement them. During the initial visit, clients are encouraged to share their stories and discuss their goals, allowing Caroline to collaboratively craft a plan to achieve desired outcomes. Her approach is notably relaxed, free of rush or pressure, rooted in the belief that everyone has the potential to attain the life they envision, though it will require effort and commitment. Caroline employs various methods tailored to each individual’s needs, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Seeking Safety for trauma. Her areas of specialization include substance use disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, occupational stress and conflict, aging, couples counseling, as well as therapy for adolescents, parenting, and family dynamics. Caroline is direct and to the point, valuing honest feedback and active listening as crucial pathways to success. She is dedicated to fostering an active, engaged dialogue, ensuring that therapy remains a meaningful and transformative experience for each client.