Carolyn Cooper-Murriel is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC, and LCDC with a passion for empowering adults and elders on their journey toward personal growth and well-being. At Paraclete Counseling Services LLC, a boutique psychotherapy practice, she specializes in guiding committed and motivated couples to foster beautiful marriages and assists women in living their best lives. Through her culturally sensitive and trauma-focused therapy, clients find valuable support in addressing critical issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and life transitions. Carolyn believes that psychotherapy offers a powerful opportunity to illuminate areas of pain that create feelings of being stuck and unfulfilled. She encourages her clients to embrace the courage it takes to seek help, reinforcing that reaching out for mental health services is a sign of strength, not weakness. In her practice, Carolyn applies a variety of techniques, including the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, fostering an environment where individuals, couples, and families can feel safe to explore, heal, and thrive.