CAROLINE TUMULTY-OLLEMAR, LMFTA
When we meet our shame, mistakes, or old patterns with compassion…we create space for real change.
Caroline’s Approach
I believe everyone deserves a space to be fully themselves — messy, complicated, beautiful, and human — without feeling like they have to perform or be “fixed.” In our work together, we’ll slow down and get curious about the different patterns, feelings, or reactions that show up in your life, especially the ones that feel confusing or out of your control. I believe that those parts of us are usually trying to help in their own (sometimes messy) way, and when we start listening to them instead of pushing them away, things begin to shift. Therapy with me is warm, honest, collaborative, and sometimes even a little funny. I’ll show up as a real person in the room with you, not someone who has it all figured out. We’ll make space for whatever’s coming up, big emotions, quiet realizations, tough conversations, and we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you. You just need to be open to getting real — and I’ll be right there with you.
If you:
Find yourself acting in ways that don’t feel true to yourself
Feel disconnected from who you used to be—or who you want to be
Crave relationships where you feel truly seen, heard, and understood
Feel tired from your body always staying on high alert
Find your brain is constantly stuck replaying things you wish you could move past
I’ll help you:
Tune into what you really think and feel and trust yourself to make decisions
Shift out of patterns that leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected
Strengthen your relationships by showing up more honestly and fully
Rewire your brain to restore a sense of calm, safety, and trust in yourself
More About Caroline
I got into this work because I know what it’s like to wrestle with different sides of myself. I’ve felt parts of me trying to prove or protect something, while others just wanted to shut it all down. That push and pull can feel exhausting, but it’s part of being human. I’ve seen how powerful it can be to start understanding those parts instead of beating yourself up for them, and I have hope that you can find the same sense of freedom and wholeness as we explore your messy inner world together.
Favorite Resources From My Own Journey
Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
No Bad Parts by Dr. Richard Schwartz
Inner Child Work
Giving better back (a tough choice, but ultimately one that can change so much)
Fun Facts
I am a super smeller - this means I can smell tastes, and taste smells!
I have my own social media for my baked goods
I have been to over 14 countries (my favorite is the Netherlands or Greece!)
Caroline’s Group
Stress Reset:
Tools for Calming Your Nervous System
Mondays | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
$600 for 8 Group Sessions
A preliminary screening interview is required before the group begins.
Credentials + Training
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, East Carolina University
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA)
Safe Zone Trained
Mental Health First Aid Trained
Blogs by Caroline
Repetitive and Relentless: Gaining Control of Those Intrusive Thoughts
Do your thoughts feel stuck on repeat? Whether it's replaying a conversation, doubting your actions, or fearing the worst, intrusive or “sticky” thoughts can quietly hijack your mental space, leaving you overwhelmed, disconnected, and exhausted.
Trauma-Informed Self-Care: What Actually Works
Many of us turn to traditional self-care expecting relief, only to feel just as depleted—or even more dysregulated—afterward. Trauma-informed self-care shifts the focus from temporary relief to building trust, choice, and regulation over time.
You’re Not Broken- The Myth of Needing to Be “Fixed”
Many people come to therapy believing there’s something about them that needs to be “fixed.” But what if you’re not broken at all? This piece explores why the fixed-vs-broken mindset keeps us stuck—and how shifting toward curiosity and compassion can create deeper, more sustainable healing.