Therapist

My name is Caroline Clipper and I am a licensed mental health counselor in Colorado (LPC #24448) and Tennessee (LPC-MHSP #4265). I am your therapist for those overthinkers and those who feel everything! I have created an approach to mental health therapy that uses Somatic Experiencing training and the neurodiversity paradigm. I am currently training to become a designated Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), which consists of three years of formal training and a substantial number of hours of personal experience with a SEP and consultation.

I am incredibly passionate about providing therapy that is neurodivergent-affirming. My perspective is shaped by honoring the damage created by abelism in our society and the intersectionality with other marginalized identities such as race, sexuality, and gender expression. I understand the need to change traditional therapy approaches and models to honor a person's autonomy in order for true authentic connection with one's self while balancing the demands of the world

I work with people who live with high power brains and nervous systems, highly attuned nervous systems, i.e. "sensitive", and deep deep empathy (who are often misunderstood as lacking empathy). The identity of Neurodivergent helps provide an alternative, and less shaming, understanding of traditional mental health symptoms. I learned how to meld my training, awareness of systems of oppression, understanding of the nervous system, and knowledge of neurodivergence to create effective therapy for those struggling in a neurotypical world.