About Carolyn Lensch
Focus areas
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Anxiety
Sleep Problems
Adult Psychotherapy
Depression
Therapy
Analytical Therapy / Psychoanalysis
Sleep Disorder
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Coaching
Compassion Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Carolyn Lensch
Hello! I'm Carolyn, and I'm here to support you through whatever challenges you may be facing. Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes it helps to talk to someone who's not part of your inner circle. Whether you're dealing with immediate concerns or looking to dig deeper into longer-term issues, I'm here to help you navigate your path. Personal growth is a journey, and I believe that everyone is always a work in progress!
In our sessions, you'll guide the conversation. You're in charge of what we discuss, and I'm here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore those topics. I use an eclectic counseling approach, tailoring my methods to suit your unique needs and concerns.
I hold a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, and sleep medicine. With over 20 years of experience in the Sleep Medicine field and a background in both private practice and inpatient care, I have worked alongside numerous talented physicians and developed a deep understanding of how physical and psychological health intersect. I specialize in helping individuals improve their sleep with techniques like sleep hygiene and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
What should a new client know about working with you?
I have an eclectic approach since to me there is no one size fits all for anyone. You lead the way, and I will aim to help you get to where you want to be! We will discuss goals for our sessions and work to achieve them, at a pace that is comfortable for you. I hope at a minimum for my clients to feel at least a little better in general than they did before the session. Ideally by making sessions a regular part of their lifestyles, they can see hope for attainable change for their situation.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I take an eclectic approach to counseling, tailoring treatment to your unique needs and concerns. My approach integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Humanistic therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and other methods to provide the most effective care for you as an individual.
CBT-I helps you understand how your thoughts and actions can affect your sleep. CBT-I teaches techniques to reduce anxiety about sleep, create better sleep habits, and develop a healthier relationship with sleep. It's a structured, short-term therapy that’s proven to be effective for treating insomnia.
CBT helps you recognize when you're having negative thoughts and teaches you how to challenge and replace them with more realistic or positive ones. It’s a practical and goal-oriented approach, where you work with a therapist to learn new ways of thinking and behaving that improve your mood and mental well-being. It’s often used to treat things like anxiety, depression, and stress.
Eclectic therapy is like a customized treatment plan where the therapist uses whatever tools or methods will help you the most, rather than following just one specific type of therapy. The goal is to tailor the treatment to the person rather than trying to fit them into a single therapy style.
Humanistic therapy is about helping people become the best version of themselves by building a positive relationship with their therapist, feeling understood and accepted, and gaining confidence in their ability to make positive life choices. It focuses on self-love, empathy, and creating meaningful connections with others.
Psychodynamic therapy is about uncovering why you feel or act the way you do by looking at things that happened in the past, even if you don’t consciously remember them. The goal is to help you gain insight into your inner world to lead a healthier life.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $145 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $145 for 60 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Loyola University Maryland, Master's in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1831373240
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What practice does Carolyn Lensch work with?
Carolyn Lensch works with Carolyn Lensch, LCPC.
What are common reasons for patients to see Carolyn Lensch?
Carolyn Lensch frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Carolyn Lensch on their profile.
What languages does Carolyn Lensch speak?
Carolyn Lensch speaks English.