Karelin Wadkins
Licensed

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

10.5k Followers

Karelin is a therapist and meditation guide who helps people slow down, soften self‑judgment, and reconnect with themselves in moments of overwhelm. With 14 years of experience as a Marriage & Family Therapist, she blends Internal Family Systems, somatic awareness, and mindful self‑compassion to support listeners in meeting their emotions with curiosity rather than fear or criticism. Her work is especially supportive for those navigating neurodivergent stress, hormonal transitions, and the lingering impact of trauma or codependent patterns. Through warm, grounded guidance and reflective inner dialogues, she creates a steady space to meet the parts of yourself that feel tired, overstimulated, or unheard — and to offer them the care they’ve been waiting for. Whether you’re settling into sleep, unwinding after a long day, or simply needing a moment to breathe, her meditations invite you to slow down, listen inward, and rediscover a more compassionate relationship with yourself. Karelin’s approach weaves therapeutic insight with gentle presence, helping you build emotional resilience, deepen self‑trust, and feel more at home in your own body and mind.

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Specialities

Addiction

ADHD

Alcohol Use

Anxiety

Autism

Codependency

Dual Diagnosis

Marriage Counseling

Relationship Issues

Self Esteem

Women's Issues

Trauma and PTSD


Reviews

Lisa

Jul 29, 2026

Excellent courses thank you for the reminders to be gentle with myself as I navigate through my daily rhythms. I’m sure I will come back to listen to this course again.

David Coppin

Jul 28, 2026

I needed the reassurance because at times, I do feel as if I'm not enough. Focusing on small tasks is a usful tool, a realistic outlook. It's far easier than thinking that I can change everything at once. I am worthy compassion and understanding. Thank you so much.

Karen Stritzinger

Jul 28, 2026

I love these videos, the teacher is so knowledgeable about neurodivergence and it’s like getting therapy

Karen Runge

Jul 28, 2026

Deep gratitude to you, Karelin, for sharing your practical life experience – and ensuing wisdom – to help guide us through these inevitable stages of change. Listening to your calm voice helps to instill more calm within. 🙏🏻

Brechin

Jul 27, 2026

Thank you for the information. It provided a revelation about a persistent problem. Thank you for bringing this to light.

Cat

Jul 27, 2026

Great tip for considering your nervous system at the top of your week! :)

Lorna

Jul 26, 2026

Brilliant! So simple, so critical, and crazy I haven't thought more about this before! Makes sense my nervous system just wants a little reassurance that I'm looking out for it! 💗✨ Thank you for creating and sharing 🙏💗✨

Kay

Jul 26, 2026

Preparation, especially rest is great advice trying to get over burnout I now find the simplist of tasks exhausting even a 30 minute phone appointment is overwhelming, thankyou again your advice is invaluable 🙏🏼���

Mandi Inama

Jul 26, 2026

Perfect. For people like me, who live in that space, I think it requires someone to explain it in those rather simple terms. Thanks 😊

Audryn Swigert

Jul 26, 2026

really helpful points and suggestions on an angsty sunday!

My Practice

Service Provided

Virtual

Client Age

Adult

Treatment Approaches

ACT · DBT · IFS · CBT · Psychodynamic Therapy

License Information

85877


About

Identifies as Female, White, Secular and Non-Religious

Speaks English

Joined Insight Timer in March 2025


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