CARMELA CARLYLE, MA
Integrative Psychotherapy for Women in Life Transitions: Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Grief, Divorce
ABOUT
Carmela Carlyle, MA, is an integrative psychotherapist and educator with more than 30 years of private practice experience in Northern California and Mexico. She works one-on-one, online, with women moving through life transitions such as divorce, grief, family estrangement, menopause and recovery from narcissistic abuse. Sessions last 75 minutes and cost $250. WHO SHE HELPS: Women navigating life transitions who want to honor their wholeness, worth, intuition, boundaries, self-love and joy, and release outdated beliefs and values adopted for former survival. WHAT SHE SUPPORTS: • Recovery from familial and partner narcissistic abuse • Codependency and self-abandonment • Anxiety and post-traumatic stress responses • Family estrangement • Grief and divorce • Career challenges • Menopausal renaissance • Strategies to manage nervous system overload HOW SHE WORKS: Her approach is compassionate and embodied. It combines shadow work, creative expression and practical tools. Sessions run 75 minutes to leave room for optional practices: affirmations, guided meditation, creating an inner sanctuary or safe space, crystal bowl sound healing, breath work, intuitive Goddess card readings, neuropsychology re-directs and journaling assignments. EXPERIENCE & TRAINING: • 30+ years of private practice counseling in Northern California and Mexico • Certified Yoga Therapy Teacher • Expressive Arts Therapist • 20+ years offering guided Crystal Bowl Sound Frequency Healings • Advanced training in Contemporary Neuropsychology • Former Director of Personal and Professional Development for U.C. Berkeley staff, leading management training across the U.C. system • Taught "Women & Aging," a feminist graduate psychology course • Has presented nationally on adult life transitions, managing change, eldercare, stress management and vicarious trauma interventions With Silver Awakening Carmela teaches the Silver Awakening Signature Course "Transformative Tools: A Guided Series in Release, Spaciousness, and Manifestation." She was also the guest on Episode 6 of the SILVER TALKS® video podcast, "Transformative Tools."
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Individual Silver Mentor sessions are reserved specifically for you, and our mentors dedicate time and preparation to support your growth. Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the scheduled session are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the appointment time are not refundable. Any rescheduling request for a cancellation made within 24 hours of the appointment time will be handled solely at the mentor's discretion. Missed sessions, including no shows, are considered non-refundable. For clients who purchase a package of sessions, each session within the package follows the same 24-hour cancellation policy, and unused sessions are non-refundable once the package has begun. If SILVER AWAKENING® must cancel or reschedule a session, you will receive a full refund or the option to rebook. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Who is Carmela Carlyle, MA? Carmela Carlyle, MA, is an integrative psychotherapist and educator with more than 30 years of private practice experience in Northern California and Mexico. She supports women through life transitions, and she teaches the Silver Awakening Signature Course "Transformative Tools." What does Carmela Carlyle help with? She helps women with recovery from familial and partner narcissistic abuse, codependency, self-abandonment, anxiety, post-traumatic stress responses, family estrangement, grief, divorce, career challenges, menopause and nervous system overload. How long is a session and what does it cost? Each session is held online and lasts 75 minutes. The price is $250 USD. Why are sessions 75 minutes? The extra time allows optional practices such as guided meditation, breath work, crystal bowl sound healing, journaling assignments and affirmations. Can I meet Carmela before booking a paid session? Yes. Silver Awakening offers a free 20-minute consultation with Silver Mentors. You can book up to three different mentors, with one free consultation per mentor. What is the cancellation policy? Cancel at least 24 hours before your session for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours and missed sessions are not refundable. If Silver Awakening cancels or reschedules, you receive a full refund or the option to rebook.