Carolynn Aristone, MSW, LCSW, CST
My Work
After earning my Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University in 2004 and NJ Clinical Licensure in 2007, I received advanced clinical training and certifications from the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Philadelphia, Council for Relationships, and the American Association for Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). During that time, I also earned the NASW Certification for Clinical Supervision, allowing me to supervise therapists toward clinical licensure.
As my professional path evolved, my spiritual life deepened. Immersed in a lifestyle of yoga and meditation, I completed 60 hours of Svaroopa Yoga Teacher Training at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in 2008 and have received a Certificate of Completion in the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training Program. I’ve also trained in Somatic Therapy with renowned teacher Abi Blakeslee, Ph.D., and most recently, achieved Certification in Dance the Medicine, a conscious dance movement practice.
As the owner of both a private and group practice, I’ve served as CEO, Executive Director, Clinical Supervisor, Trainer and Psychotherapist. I’m passionate about the body-mind connection, relational wellness and strengthening one’s capacity to connect with their embodied sense of aliveness and joy.
My Inspiration
Personally, I know the struggle and triumph of sitting in a therapy room as a client. My first therapy experience, over 20 years ago, inspired my professional path. My interest in sex therapy grew as I navigated my own experiences with sexual pain and the lack of medical resources to heal it. Fortunately, I had the privilege of working with highly creative, wise and intuitive therapists who helped me navigate that path. These personal experiences strengthened my resolve to provide the highest-quality of care to women and couples experiencing sexual, relational and emotional pain.
My Life
When I’m not working, I can range from being big and vibrant (think dancing, laughing, music concerts), quiet and nerdy (think word puzzles, the news, and lots of books), introspective and spiritual (think hiking, meditation, journaling and magic), or spouse and mom (think everything!). I’ve enjoyed almost 30 years of a solid marriage to an amazing spouse. We have two incredible kids and a loveable dog.
