Born and raised in Southern New Mexico, Karsyn quickly fell in love with the beauty and culture that is Taos County and its people. Karsyn is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and obtained her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from New Mexico State University. She is also a Certified Grief Counselor and Golden Willow Retreat’s Clinical Director and Caretaker. Karsyn has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Karsyn’s primary background has been in acute mental health and substance use, with a focus on how loss and trauma impact both respectively. Karsyn utilizes a person-centered and psychodynamic approach with the hopes of helping individuals work towards their true authentic self and healing the mind, body, and soul.