Caryn Attianese is the owner of Empowerment Treatment & Counseling. She specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, trauma, addiction, and relationship issues. Using SE as her foundation for all work, she also uses a variety of theoretical orientations including EFT for couples, EMDR, IFS, and the Developmental Model of Immaturity by Pia Mellody.

Caryn is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the states of AZ and MO, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the states of KS and IL, and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).

Caryn has completed 3 years of training in somatic experiencing to become a Somatic Experiencing Provider and currently assists with trainings. She is adjunct faculty in the Masters in Counseling program with Grand Canyon University, where she is also in her Phd program to obtain her Doctor in Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision.

In her free time, Caryn enjoys spending time with her partner, 2 kids, and 2 cats.

Associations: National Board of Certified Counselors, Somatic Experiencing Providers Association

Caryn has worked as a clinician, trainer, and supervisor at industry leading treatment centers prior to entering private practice in 2011. Caryn has worked in the eating disorder and trauma field for over 20 years. She is a certified supervisor for associate level counselors in AZ and MO. 

She is an integrative therapist who has done extensive training to address eating disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, and trauma: specializes in working with those who have experienced shock trauma and developmental or complex trauma.

Prior to entering the mental health arena in 2001, Caryn worked as an elementary school teacher, as teaching has always been one of her passions. She has used this talent to speak at various conferences and events throughout the country. Caryn brings her sense of humor, excitement, and motivation to communicate her compassion, skills, and encouragement with clients and professionals.

Qualifications

• Years in Practice: 19 Years
• School: Northern Arizona University
• Year Graduated: 2005

Additional Credentials

• Certificate: Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
• Approved Supervisor: LAC and PLPC in AZ and MO