Carol De Souza, MSEd

Breaking Barriers, Building Strength: Meet Carol

Empowering You to Thrive—No Matter Where Your Journey Begins

Carol brings a heart-centered approach to therapy, shaped by her own lived experience. Born in Brazil and raised in Bolivia, she understands the deep complexities of starting over—navigating a new culture, learning a new language, and building a new sense of self.

Her personal journey as an immigrant isn't just part of her story—it’s what fuels her passion for helping others feel seen, supported, and strong. Carol creates a space where clients can explore their experiences with compassion and clarity—whether they're working through cultural transitions, identity shifts, stress, or the quiet weight of uncertainty.

With a warm, empowering presence and a foundation in both education and mental health, Carol walks alongside clients to help them reconnect with their inner strength. She offers therapy in both English and Spanish, honoring the language you feel most yourself in.

You don’t have to go it alone.

Wherever you're starting from, Carol is here to support your journey.

Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in Sociology from Virginia University

Masters Degree in Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University

Coursework completed for Masters Degree in Counseling from Walden University

Carol began her professional path as a high school teacher, where she nurtured young minds and noticed the deep emotional needs that often went unspoken. That calling led her to pursue mental health counseling, where she now supports clients in more holistic ways.

Currently a Graduate Counseling Intern under the clinical supervision of Carlita L. Coley, LPC, Carol is gaining hands-on experience in trauma-informed care and emotional healing. Her work integrates therapeutic modalities such as:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
Mindfulness-Based Interventions

Her focus: helping clients manage anxiety, process trauma, and build lives grounded in confidence, resilience, and joy.