MEET YOUR GUIDE
Carrie Haynes M.Ed, LPC
Join me to embrace the power of healing Circles through psychology and soul.
FIND YOUR TRUE NORTH
Hi, I'm Carrie.
After years of experiencing and experimenting with clinical group therapy and grounded spiritual practices, I’m honored to offer you a unique holistic approach that fosters connection, growth, and healing in togetherness.
My Story
From community roots...
Like so many of us who are called to help others, my passion for connection began at a young age. I grew up in a close-knit family in a small town. When life took a turn and we moved across the country, it was the strength of our bond that provided the support and grounding I needed. This foundation of connection and belonging is what inspired me to pursue a career in counseling, and especially working through the power of community.
During graduate school, a group therapy class opened my eyes to the transformative power of process-oriented psychotherapy groups. Creating these genuine connections became the cornerstone of my unique therapeutic approach.
...to the art of group work...
After entering private practice, however, I found a stark contrast between the thriving group culture I had known and the challenges my therapist colleagues faced. Not only was there a lack of training available, but even those who did use group therapy struggled to fill their groups and lacked confidence in their facilitation skills.
This lit a fire in me. I knew the immense power of group work and became determined to empower other therapists to create the same impactful group experiences I had witnessed. So, I began helping other therapists to foster deep connections and healing through group work through my comprehensive trainings and podcast, The Art of Groups.
...I came full circle.
It was clear that so many therapists craved the connection and transformative of group work. But I soon realized that we were still just scratching at the surface of what was really possible.
Driven by my own hunger for a more holistic approach to group work — one that embraces the dimensions of body, spirit, and nature, all while staying true to my feminist principles — I discovered Circlework under the mentorship of Jalaja Bonheim. It completely evolved the way I designed my group experiences and even how I lived my life.
Today, my focus is centered on helping practitioners and guides integrate the power of healing Circles into their personal and professional lives. If you feel called to the synergistic medicine of psychology and spirit, I can’t wait to share Circle magic with you, too.
By healing collectively, we experience the incredible journey of being truly seen, known, and loved. Together, we can create a kinder and more connected world.
Carrie Haynes, LPC
MY TRAINING & CREDENTIALS
Where spirit meets substance
My offerings are inspired by over 20 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, psychology professor, group work expert, and holistic Circle facilitator.
Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado
Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Colorado State University; Master’s in Counseling & Career Development (MEd) – Colorado State University
Former Director of Group Services: CSU Counseling Services
Adjunct professor: University of Northern Colorado
Adjunct professor: Colorado State University
Certificate in Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Strategies with Linda Thai (2023)
This certification focuses on how the cascade of activation and immobilization, which is designed to help us survive overwhelming experiences, can be addressed to facilitate enhanced quality of life.
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Training (2021)
Incorporates practical skills, clinical research, and supported ketamine experiences.
Women’s Circlework Leadership Training by Jalaja Bonheim (2018-2019)
A six day training designed to teach the facilitation of circle gatherings to awaken diverse groups of people to their unity and interconnectedness.
EMDR Level 1 & 2 by The Maiberger Institute (2017)
A 50 hour comprehensive program to train clinicians on an integrative therapy that helps people heal from traumatic events as well as life disturbing memories.
Cross-Cultural Facilitation Skills by Lee Mun Wah (2014)
A five-day intensive training for therapists and diversity educators utilizing mindfulness and other techniques to develop a deeper and more authentic sense of community and openness with diverse groups.
Interpersonal Process
Mindful Self Acceptance and Compassion
Art Therapy for Trauma
Taming the Anxious Mind
The Daring Way
Cultivating Courage
Mindful Yoga
Women’s Circles
Healing through Music
Man to Man (men’s process group)
Grief Group
Body Positive
Understanding Self and Others (Interpersonal Process)
Expressive Arts for Healing Trauma
Experiential Weekend Intensive for Psychotherapists
Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Circle
I'm so thankful to be part of these powerful women's stories...
MAggie Robbins, MPS, LP
ASHLEY MANNELL, RD, NP
“Carrie has a beautiful, strong and graceful presence when she facilitates women’s circle-thereby, creating a safe space and sacred container for women to connect, be vulnerable, and heal together. I can’t recommend this retreat highly enough.”
SHANNON WALISER, MSW, MPA, LICSW
“This was my second year in the Circle Facilitators Training. I left with my heart overflowing with love and joy, deep connections to women who I only gather with once a year and some I met for the first time this year. Carrie’s gift of facilitating a Circle is like no other. If you have the chance to attend Circle with Carrie and are looking for an embodied, deeply connecting experience, then gift yourself time in a Circle with Carrie.”
MONICA ROWELL, LPC
“Carrie curated an environment of safety and trust allowing us to be fully engaged and present with one another. After this experience I am excited to dream about how to offer a Circle to the communities I work with.”
