*Carina will be accepting clients starting in September*

My name is Carina Morina. I am a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) and have spent the last seven years walking alongside adolescents and their families as they navigate the complex world of mental health—especially the painful realities of eating disorders and the tough questions of identity that often surface in the teen years. My clinical experience has ranged from nonprofit community practice and residential eating disorder programs to wilderness and substance-use treatment settings, giving me a 360-degree view of the challenges today’s youth face.

How I work- I tailor every session to the person in front of me, blending evidence-based approaches—such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Reality Therapy, and Experiential Therapy—with a holistic lens. My work is trauma-informed, recognizing how past wounds often shape present patterns in both mind and body. Whether addressing disordered eating, emotional dysregulation, or identity struggles, I help teens, youth, and their families explore the deeper roots of their experiences while building practical tools for healing.

Together, we look not only at thoughts and behaviors, but also at lifestyle foundations like nutrition, sleep, movement, social connection and relationships. By integrating mind-body practices and nervous system regulation, I support adolescents in reclaiming safety within themselves and developing healthier, more empowered ways of engaging with the world.