Relationships, Divorce, Anger Management, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction, ADHD, Coping Skills
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About Caryn
Caryn Alberini is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Clinician with 21 years of experience. She specializes in trauma, substance abuse, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, self-esteem, body dysmorphia, anger management, ADHD, bipolar, and personality disorders. Caryn has a background in forensic psychology and employment in corrections and juvenile detention and has directed inpatient and outpatient programs. Caryn uses a trauma-based lens to assess clients and discover where their thoughts and behaviors originated. She assists clients in learning new ways of thinking to replace maladaptive coping skills.
Caryn received her Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Boston College. She utilizes evidence-based modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, positive psychology, and motivational interviewing.
Caryn offers a safe space for individuals to explore their struggles without judgment and guides them to find new connections and skills to achieve changes and growth. If you are struggling with past trauma or current stressors that are impacting your daily functioning, please reach out today.
"I am dedicated to helping adults and adolescents navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth through compassionate and evidence-based therapy."
Get to know Caryn
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
As a child I was very interested in criminal psychology. I pursued that when I turned 18, and the beginning of my career I worked in corrections, and that's where I began working in Substance Abuse. I was at the time exposed to a large amount of trauma. It was then I decide to get a masters degree in clinical social work. I love clinical work. I find the diagnosing and how the brain works fascinating. That is why i was certificed in neuroscience at Boston College by Jessica Black.
What types of clients do you work with best?
I work with adults and adolescents very well.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
I enjoy working with both adults and adolescents.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
That their fixed negative thoughts about themselves are not actually their thoughts. They were developed from an outside source at some point in their life, usually in childhood. But I explore that with them, and we make that connection. That's one of my favorite parts of doing this work.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
It seems to be a really great organization. I really liked everything that they offer. Everyone also seems really great.
What inspires you?
The look when clients make life changing connections.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
They can except a very detailed history and detailed review of current symptomatology. They will be informed of diagnosis with psychoeducation around diagnosis as well as why they meet criteria for said diagnosis. We will then briefly discuss what treatment modality is the evidenced based treatment and why, as well as what it does to change the symptoms that the client is experiencing. I usually leave it there so we can pick up on the treatment plan next session.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
I accomplish a diagnosis that is based on a detailed assessment. I am able to educate client on diagnosis as well as on treatment modality, while indicated how this modality will help the client in reducing symptomatology. This lets clients leave session feeling hopeful.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?
That my goal is to reduce symptomology or extinct diagnosis. I will assign tasks, and homework to be done between sessions. We will have to work together to make the therapy work.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I spend time with my two teenage children. I love to go to flee markets, antique stores, and thrift stores. I live on a state park so I love to take my dogs for walks as well.
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
My strength and resiliency.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 21 years
- Graduating institute
- Boston College
- Graduating degree
- Master in Clinical Social Work
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