Carol Covelli, LCSW
@carolcovellilcsw.bsky.social
Trauma-trained therapist | Certified Brainspotting & EMDR practitioner
Observant introvert who loves a good walk through brownstone Brooklyn.
www.carolcovelli.com
Observant introvert who loves a good walk through brownstone Brooklyn.
www.carolcovelli.com
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Hello! I’m Carol, a trauma-trained therapist helping women 40+ heal their stories with self-compassion and clarity. Based in NY, I offer virtual therapy in NY, NJ, and FL using Brainspotting, EMDR, and parts work. Here for deeper conversations about healing and growth.
💬 “I’ve done all the talking. I’ve gone to therapy. I’ve read all the books. So why do I still feel unsettled?”
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How Brainspotting for Anxiety Helps When Talk Therapy Falls Short
Brainspotting for anxiety offers a powerful alternative when traditional therapy isn’t enough. Learn how this method supports nervous system healing.
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June 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
💬 “I’ve done all the talking. I’ve gone to therapy. I’ve read all the books. So why do I still feel unsettled?”
www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
Ever feel like you’ve done all the work… but something still won’t shift? You’ve read the books, talked it out, journaled for days—and yet, you still feel stuck. Try this: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
How Brainspotting for Anxiety Helps When Talk Therapy Falls Short
Brainspotting for anxiety offers a powerful alternative when traditional therapy isn’t enough. Learn how this method supports nervous system healing.
www.carolcovelli.com
June 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Ever feel like you’ve done all the work… but something still won’t shift? You’ve read the books, talked it out, journaled for days—and yet, you still feel stuck. Try this: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
💡 When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough… There’s Brainspotting.
> www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
> www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
How Brainspotting for Anxiety Helps When Talk Therapy Falls Short
Brainspotting for anxiety offers a powerful alternative when traditional therapy isn’t enough. Learn how this method supports nervous system healing.
www.carolcovelli.com
June 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
💡 When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough… There’s Brainspotting.
> www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
> www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
If you've tried all the talking therapies, mindfulness, medication, self-help books, yoga and deep breathing for your anxiety, then you may not have tried this: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
How Brainspotting for Anxiety Helps When Talk Therapy Falls Short
Brainspotting for anxiety offers a powerful alternative when traditional therapy isn’t enough. Learn how this method supports nervous system healing.
www.carolcovelli.com
June 20, 2025 at 12:18 PM
If you've tried all the talking therapies, mindfulness, medication, self-help books, yoga and deep breathing for your anxiety, then you may not have tried this: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
I want you to know - sometimes anxiety isn’t something we can logically think our way out of.
Because a lot of anxiety doesn’t live in our logical mind - it lives in our emotional minds and bodies.
Understand why Brainspotting for trauma is so effective: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
Because a lot of anxiety doesn’t live in our logical mind - it lives in our emotional minds and bodies.
Understand why Brainspotting for trauma is so effective: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
Brainspotting for Trauma: Why It Works When Talk Therapy Doesn’t
Learn how brainspotting for trauma offers a body-based, therapist-guided approach to healing PTSD, anxiety, and unprocessed memories.
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June 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I want you to know - sometimes anxiety isn’t something we can logically think our way out of.
Because a lot of anxiety doesn’t live in our logical mind - it lives in our emotional minds and bodies.
Understand why Brainspotting for trauma is so effective: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
Because a lot of anxiety doesn’t live in our logical mind - it lives in our emotional minds and bodies.
Understand why Brainspotting for trauma is so effective: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
Have you ever felt like your anxiety has a mind of its own? Like no matter how many times you tell yourself "you're fine," your chest still feels tight, the pit in your stomach is still there, and your thoughts won’t slow down? Brainspotting may be the solution > www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
Brainspotting for Trauma: Why It Works When Talk Therapy Doesn’t
Learn how brainspotting for trauma offers a body-based, therapist-guided approach to healing PTSD, anxiety, and unprocessed memories.
www.carolcovelli.com
June 17, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Have you ever felt like your anxiety has a mind of its own? Like no matter how many times you tell yourself "you're fine," your chest still feels tight, the pit in your stomach is still there, and your thoughts won’t slow down? Brainspotting may be the solution > www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
Many high-achieving women in their 40s and 50s are coming into therapy, coaching, or leadership support feeling like they’re burned out.
They’re exhausted.
Anxious.
Emotionally raw.
And deeply confused about why they suddenly feel this way.
>> www.carolcovelli.com/blog/emotion...
They’re exhausted.
Anxious.
Emotionally raw.
And deeply confused about why they suddenly feel this way.
>> www.carolcovelli.com/blog/emotion...
The Emotional Side of Perimenopause: What We’re Still Not Talking About
There’s been a noticeable—and long overdue—shift in conversations about perimenopause. More women are sharing their experiences, more healthcare providers are learning to recognize the signs, and more...
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June 13, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Many high-achieving women in their 40s and 50s are coming into therapy, coaching, or leadership support feeling like they’re burned out.
They’re exhausted.
Anxious.
Emotionally raw.
And deeply confused about why they suddenly feel this way.
>> www.carolcovelli.com/blog/emotion...
They’re exhausted.
Anxious.
Emotionally raw.
And deeply confused about why they suddenly feel this way.
>> www.carolcovelli.com/blog/emotion...
Perimenopause is often framed as a physical transition—but for many women, the emotional impact can be just as significant, if not more so.
Mood swings. Anxiety. Waves of sadness. A sudden surge of self-doubt or unexpected tears. Sound familiar? www.carolcovelli.com/blog/emotion...
Mood swings. Anxiety. Waves of sadness. A sudden surge of self-doubt or unexpected tears. Sound familiar? www.carolcovelli.com/blog/emotion...
The Emotional Side of Perimenopause: What We’re Still Not Talking About
There’s been a noticeable—and long overdue—shift in conversations about perimenopause. More women are sharing their experiences, more healthcare providers are learning to recognize the signs, and more...
www.carolcovelli.com
June 11, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Perimenopause is often framed as a physical transition—but for many women, the emotional impact can be just as significant, if not more so.
Mood swings. Anxiety. Waves of sadness. A sudden surge of self-doubt or unexpected tears. Sound familiar? www.carolcovelli.com/blog/emotion...
Mood swings. Anxiety. Waves of sadness. A sudden surge of self-doubt or unexpected tears. Sound familiar? www.carolcovelli.com/blog/emotion...
We’ve made progress talking about perimenopause—finally. More articles, more awareness, more women speaking openly about hot flashes, sleep disruptions, fatigue.
But there’s still a missing piece:
The emotional side of perimenopause.
Read more: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/emotion...
But there’s still a missing piece:
The emotional side of perimenopause.
Read more: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/emotion...
The Emotional Side of Perimenopause: What We’re Still Not Talking About
There’s been a noticeable—and long overdue—shift in conversations about perimenopause. More women are sharing their experiences, more healthcare providers are learning to recognize the signs, and more...
www.carolcovelli.com
June 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We’ve made progress talking about perimenopause—finally. More articles, more awareness, more women speaking openly about hot flashes, sleep disruptions, fatigue.
But there’s still a missing piece:
The emotional side of perimenopause.
Read more: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/emotion...
But there’s still a missing piece:
The emotional side of perimenopause.
Read more: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/emotion...
You show up. You’re articulate. Polished. People think you’re confident. And you used to be, but something's changed.
Intrigued to explore the possible reason why something's changed?
>>https://www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainspotting-for-performance-anxiety
Intrigued to explore the possible reason why something's changed?
>>https://www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainspotting-for-performance-anxiety
June 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM
You show up. You’re articulate. Polished. People think you’re confident. And you used to be, but something's changed.
Intrigued to explore the possible reason why something's changed?
>>https://www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainspotting-for-performance-anxiety
Intrigued to explore the possible reason why something's changed?
>>https://www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainspotting-for-performance-anxiety
Performance anxiety doesn’t always look obvious from the outside, but it can feel overwhelming on the inside: thoughts scattering, voice tightening, blanking mid-sentence.
Read more www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
Read more www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
The Invisible Brake: How Brainspotting Helps Women Move Past Performance Anxiety
You know the feeling. You’ve prepared. You’re qualified. You care deeply about what you’re about to do. A presentation, an interview, a performance, a conversation that matters. And then, just as yo...
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June 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Performance anxiety doesn’t always look obvious from the outside, but it can feel overwhelming on the inside: thoughts scattering, voice tightening, blanking mid-sentence.
Read more www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
Read more www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
Ever freeze mid-sentence, feel your heart race before a presentation, or leave an important moment thinking: Why couldn’t I just show up the way I know I can?
That’s performance anxiety—and it’s more than “just nerves.”
Read more at www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
That’s performance anxiety—and it’s more than “just nerves.”
Read more at www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
The Invisible Brake: How Brainspotting Helps Women Move Past Performance Anxiety
You know the feeling. You’ve prepared. You’re qualified. You care deeply about what you’re about to do. A presentation, an interview, a performance, a conversation that matters. And then, just as yo...
www.carolcovelli.com
June 3, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Ever freeze mid-sentence, feel your heart race before a presentation, or leave an important moment thinking: Why couldn’t I just show up the way I know I can?
That’s performance anxiety—and it’s more than “just nerves.”
Read more at www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
That’s performance anxiety—and it’s more than “just nerves.”
Read more at www.carolcovelli.com/blog/brainsp...
When your day doesn’t go as planned—how do you talk to yourself about it?
Do you feel disappointed? Frustrated? Maybe you push harder to “make up for lost time”—or spiral into shame for not being more “together.” You’re not alone.
www.carolcovelli.com/blog/your-da...
Do you feel disappointed? Frustrated? Maybe you push harder to “make up for lost time”—or spiral into shame for not being more “together.” You’re not alone.
www.carolcovelli.com/blog/your-da...
What if It’s Not Failure—Just a Response You Learned Long Ago?
You had plans today. Maybe not anything huge, but enough to give the day structure. A few tasks on your list to take care of—or maybe even a moment set aside for yourself. You were looking forward to ...
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May 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM
When your day doesn’t go as planned—how do you talk to yourself about it?
Do you feel disappointed? Frustrated? Maybe you push harder to “make up for lost time”—or spiral into shame for not being more “together.” You’re not alone.
www.carolcovelli.com/blog/your-da...
Do you feel disappointed? Frustrated? Maybe you push harder to “make up for lost time”—or spiral into shame for not being more “together.” You’re not alone.
www.carolcovelli.com/blog/your-da...
Ever had one of those days where nothing went the way you planned—and somehow, it felt like your fault?
👉 What you’re feeling isn’t failure.
👉 It’s not laziness or weakness.
👉 It’s your nervous system responding in the only way it learned how.
Read more: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/your-da...
👉 What you’re feeling isn’t failure.
👉 It’s not laziness or weakness.
👉 It’s your nervous system responding in the only way it learned how.
Read more: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/your-da...
What if It’s Not Failure—Just a Response You Learned Long Ago?
You had plans today. Maybe not anything huge, but enough to give the day structure. A few tasks on your list to take care of—or maybe even a moment set aside for yourself. You were looking forward to ...
www.carolcovelli.com
May 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Ever had one of those days where nothing went the way you planned—and somehow, it felt like your fault?
👉 What you’re feeling isn’t failure.
👉 It’s not laziness or weakness.
👉 It’s your nervous system responding in the only way it learned how.
Read more: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/your-da...
👉 What you’re feeling isn’t failure.
👉 It’s not laziness or weakness.
👉 It’s your nervous system responding in the only way it learned how.
Read more: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/your-da...
“I wonder if I have OCD, but I don’t obsess about cleanliness or organizing things…” The most visible or stereotypical forms of OCD often dominate public awareness. But, OCD comes in many forms, and many of them aren’t seen on the outside. Check out www.carolcovelli.com/blog/types-o...
Types of OCD: Life-Changing Insights About Common Types of OCD
Discover the most common types of OCD. Learn how obsessive-compulsive disorder shows up, from obsessions and compulsions to treatments that help.
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May 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
“I wonder if I have OCD, but I don’t obsess about cleanliness or organizing things…” The most visible or stereotypical forms of OCD often dominate public awareness. But, OCD comes in many forms, and many of them aren’t seen on the outside. Check out www.carolcovelli.com/blog/types-o...
Not all OCD looks like handwashing or checking the stove. OCD shows up in many different ways - some you might not even realize are forms or presentations of OCD. I've broken down the lesser-known ways OCD can present, and explain why so many people struggle: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/types-o...
Types of OCD: Life-Changing Insights About Common Types of OCD
Discover the most common types of OCD. Learn how obsessive-compulsive disorder shows up, from obsessions and compulsions to treatments that help.
www.carolcovelli.com
May 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Not all OCD looks like handwashing or checking the stove. OCD shows up in many different ways - some you might not even realize are forms or presentations of OCD. I've broken down the lesser-known ways OCD can present, and explain why so many people struggle: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/types-o...
Intrusive thoughts can be unsettling, confusing, and even frightening. But they don’t define you - and you don’t have to face them alone.
🌱 Healing begins with curiosity, not judgment. And healing is absolutely possible. Check out my latest blog for more: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/intrusi...
🌱 Healing begins with curiosity, not judgment. And healing is absolutely possible. Check out my latest blog for more: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/intrusi...
May 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Intrusive thoughts can be unsettling, confusing, and even frightening. But they don’t define you - and you don’t have to face them alone.
🌱 Healing begins with curiosity, not judgment. And healing is absolutely possible. Check out my latest blog for more: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/intrusi...
🌱 Healing begins with curiosity, not judgment. And healing is absolutely possible. Check out my latest blog for more: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/intrusi...
Intrusive thoughts can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone! 🌧️ Understanding what they are and how they affect us is the first step towards feeling better. 💪
Learn how to manage these thoughts with practical tips in our latest blog post - check it out now: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/intrusi...
Learn how to manage these thoughts with practical tips in our latest blog post - check it out now: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/intrusi...
May 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Intrusive thoughts can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone! 🌧️ Understanding what they are and how they affect us is the first step towards feeling better. 💪
Learn how to manage these thoughts with practical tips in our latest blog post - check it out now: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/intrusi...
Learn how to manage these thoughts with practical tips in our latest blog post - check it out now: www.carolcovelli.com/blog/intrusi...
It’s vital for a therapist to be attuned to their client and meet them where they’re at. Not picking up on the subtle signals of their needs can cost the client healing and the therapist a client.
May 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
It’s vital for a therapist to be attuned to their client and meet them where they’re at. Not picking up on the subtle signals of their needs can cost the client healing and the therapist a client.
It’s not just the news. It’s what the news reminds you of.
That old feeling of being small. Powerless. Unheard. Like your voice doesn’t matter.
If you feel overwhelmed by what’s happening in the world, your nervous system might be responding to more than just today.
Read the full blog now.
That old feeling of being small. Powerless. Unheard. Like your voice doesn’t matter.
If you feel overwhelmed by what’s happening in the world, your nervous system might be responding to more than just today.
Read the full blog now.
When Today’s News Brings Up Yesterday’s Trauma
You’re scrolling headlines, listening to a podcast, or catching snippets of the news, and before you’ve even processed what’s being said, your body tenses. Maybe it’s a spike of anxiety. A knot in you...
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April 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
It’s not just the news. It’s what the news reminds you of.
That old feeling of being small. Powerless. Unheard. Like your voice doesn’t matter.
If you feel overwhelmed by what’s happening in the world, your nervous system might be responding to more than just today.
Read the full blog now.
That old feeling of being small. Powerless. Unheard. Like your voice doesn’t matter.
If you feel overwhelmed by what’s happening in the world, your nervous system might be responding to more than just today.
Read the full blog now.
I greatly encourage U.S. therapists who are not trauma informed to please find some CEUs or consultation so you can recognize and support your clients whose trauma history has been activated either directly or vicariously by President Trump’s actions.
January 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I greatly encourage U.S. therapists who are not trauma informed to please find some CEUs or consultation so you can recognize and support your clients whose trauma history has been activated either directly or vicariously by President Trump’s actions.
Settling into Blue Sky and enjoying the thoughtful conversations. I’m Carol, a therapist helping women 40+ find clarity and self-compassion during life’s transitions.
If you’re here to connect and share ideas, I’d love to know what’s been your experience.
If you’re here to connect and share ideas, I’d love to know what’s been your experience.
January 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Settling into Blue Sky and enjoying the thoughtful conversations. I’m Carol, a therapist helping women 40+ find clarity and self-compassion during life’s transitions.
If you’re here to connect and share ideas, I’d love to know what’s been your experience.
If you’re here to connect and share ideas, I’d love to know what’s been your experience.
Your boss is causing you extreme anxiety. How can your therapist help?
A. Teach me anxiety management skills.
B. Do a deep dive because it’s about what’s underneath that my boss’ behavior is tapping into.
C. Just listen, I only want to vent.
D. Tell me to quit!
E. I don’t believe in therapy.
A. Teach me anxiety management skills.
B. Do a deep dive because it’s about what’s underneath that my boss’ behavior is tapping into.
C. Just listen, I only want to vent.
D. Tell me to quit!
E. I don’t believe in therapy.
January 20, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Your boss is causing you extreme anxiety. How can your therapist help?
A. Teach me anxiety management skills.
B. Do a deep dive because it’s about what’s underneath that my boss’ behavior is tapping into.
C. Just listen, I only want to vent.
D. Tell me to quit!
E. I don’t believe in therapy.
A. Teach me anxiety management skills.
B. Do a deep dive because it’s about what’s underneath that my boss’ behavior is tapping into.
C. Just listen, I only want to vent.
D. Tell me to quit!
E. I don’t believe in therapy.
I’m not going to lie, some days work can be quite draining. But today I felt energized doing parts work with a few of my most courageous and inspiring clients. A good day, indeed.
January 17, 2025 at 12:27 AM
I’m not going to lie, some days work can be quite draining. But today I felt energized doing parts work with a few of my most courageous and inspiring clients. A good day, indeed.
Hello! I’m Carol, a trauma-trained therapist helping women 40+ heal their stories with self-compassion and clarity. Based in NY, I offer virtual therapy in NY, NJ, and FL using Brainspotting, EMDR, and parts work. Here for deeper conversations about healing and growth.
January 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Hello! I’m Carol, a trauma-trained therapist helping women 40+ heal their stories with self-compassion and clarity. Based in NY, I offer virtual therapy in NY, NJ, and FL using Brainspotting, EMDR, and parts work. Here for deeper conversations about healing and growth.