Caroline McGrath LPC, NCC

Caroline McGrath LPC, NCC (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

Certified Trauma-Informed Breathwork + HypnoBreathwork Facilitator • Certified TRE® Provider • Certified Master Jungian Life Coach

Somatic, trauma-informed therapy for women, young adults, college students, & teens navigating anxiety, relationships, and life transitions.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

503.252.5243

14523 Westlake Dr.

Suite 10

Lake Oswego, 97035

(Online Sessions) : Simple Practice - Telehealth

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $185-$215

Provides free initial consultation

Provides telehealth services

Practicing Since: 2012

Services

  • Individual
  • Group
  • Teen

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Network

My Ideal Client

I work with teens, college students, young adults, & women navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, identity shifts, & life transitions. For younger clients, this may include school stress, friendships, family dynamics, independence, & uncertainty about the future. For women, it may involve separation/divorce, burnout, or midlife changes. Many appear capable & high-functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed or disconnected within. Therapy offers space to reconnect and move forward.

My Background and Approach

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, NCC), I integrate traditional psychotherapy with somatic and trauma-informed approaches to support teens, young adults, and women navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My work blends somatic awareness, trauma-informed breathwork, HypnoBreathwork, nervous system regulation, and inner child work when appropriate to help clients process emotional experiences and understand long-standing patterns—both intellectually and through the body. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each client's age, needs, and goals, supporting emotional regulation, self-trust, and meaningful change. I hold a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling and have extensive experience supporting clients through anxiety, grief, identity development, and relationship challenges. I also offer groups and retreats for women seeking deeper personal growth.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe therapy should be a grounded, compassionate space where you can show up as you are, without pressure to have everything figured out. Whether you're a young person navigating growing independence, a college student finding your direction, or a woman moving through significant life changes, I believe meaningful healing begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported. My work honors the connection between mind and body, integrating traditional therapy with somatic approaches that support emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, and a stronger relationship with yourself. Outside of my work, I value time with my family, spontaneous adventures, and quiet mornings for reflection and breathwork—practices that help me stay present, grounded, and connected to the work I offer.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Somatic Therapy (Body Centered) External link

    Somatic therapy focuses on how emotional experiences and stress are held in the body. By integrating body awareness, breathwork, and nervous system regulation, this approach helps clients release stored tension and reconnect with a sense of safety and balance. Somatic work can be especially helpful for anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions such as divorce or relationship changes.

  • Family Systems External link

    Family systems therapy explores how early family relationships and dynamics shape emotional patterns, beliefs, and ways of relating to others. Understanding these patterns can be especially helpful during life transitions such as divorce or relationship changes. This work often overlaps with inner child exploration, helping clients develop healthier relationships with themselves and others.

  • Humanistic  External link

    Humanistic therapy emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and the belief that people have an inherent capacity for growth. My approach focuses on creating a compassionate, collaborative space where clients feel deeply seen and supported while exploring life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth.

  • Mindfulness-based External link

    Mindfulness practices help bring awareness to thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations in the present moment. These tools can reduce anxiety, increase emotional regulation, and support greater self-awareness. Mindfulness also complements somatic work by helping clients reconnect with their bodies and develop steadiness during times of change.

  • Holistic External link

    I take a whole-person approach that considers emotional, relational, and physical aspects of healing. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, therapy explores the broader patterns and experiences shaping your life. Integrating somatic awareness, breathwork, and reflective practices helps support deeper insight, resilience, and lasting change.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Divorce External link

    Life transitions can bring anxiety, grief, uncertainty, & changes in how we see ourselves & our relationships. For women, this may involve separation, divorce, shifting family roles, or rebuilding identity & direction. For teens & young adults, it may include family changes, academic pressures, friendships, growing independence, or exploring identity. Therapy offers a supportive space to process these experiences, build emotional resilience, strengthen self-trust, & move forward with confidence.

  • Women's Issues External link

    Many of the women I work with are navigating midlife transitions, relationship changes, identity shifts, and evolving roles in work, partnership, and family life. Therapy offers a compassionate space to explore these experiences, reconnect with your voice and values, and move through life transitions with greater clarity, confidence, and self-understanding.

  • Anxiety External link

    Anxiety can affect teens, young adults, and women at different stages of life, especially during periods of stress, uncertainty, and change. Whether you're navigating academic pressure, relationships, family responsibilities, or major life transitions, therapy can help you understand the patterns contributing to anxiety. I integrate traditional psychotherapy with somatic practices and nervous system regulation to support emotional resilience, self-trust, and a greater sense of calm & stability.

  • Loss or Grief External link

    Grief can arise from many experiences, including the death of a loved one, divorce, relationship endings, family changes, and identity transitions. For teens, young adults, and women, loss can bring sadness, anxiety, uncertainty, and shifts in how we see ourselves and our future. Therapy offers a compassionate space to process emotions, honor what has changed, and navigate life after loss while building resilience, self-compassion, and a renewed sense of stability and connection.

  • Personal Growth External link

    Therapy offers a supportive space for self-discovery, personal growth, & developing a stronger sense of identity. Whether you're a teen exploring who you are, a young adult finding your direction, or a woman navigating a new chapter, we explore patterns, beliefs, & experiences that shape how you relate to yourself & others. Through reflection, somatic awareness, & connection, therapy supports greater self-trust, emotional resilience, and confidence in creating a life that feels authentic to you.

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