Carolyn Gover is a seasoned psychotherapist who has lived in Rehoboth Beach since 1994.   She's National Board Certified and Delaware State Licensed with more than 30 years' experience.  

     Carolyn grew up in Dayton, Ohio, where she played in the high school band and orchestra, was a drum majorette and summertime lifeguard.   She graduated from Ohio University Cum Laude with a BA degree in Journalism, from the University of Maryland Suma Cum Laude with a MA degree in Counseling, and completed two years' postgraduate psychology doctoral course work on a fellowship at the University of Maryland.  

     Before going into private practice, Carolyn acquired a wide variety of experience.   She was the first woman managing editor of the Ohio University Post daily newspaper.   She's been a stay-at-home mother and homemaker, print journalist in Dayton and Los Angeles, social worker and counseling psychologist for rehabilitation facilities and social service agencies in Ohio, Texas, California, Tennessee, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware.  

     Carolyn is married to author Robert Gover, and together they have six grown children living in a variety of places, and four grandchildren.   In her spare time, she writes poetry, is a voracious reader of novels, and enjoys the ambiance of Rehoboth Beach.  

     In her psychological counseling work, Carolyn primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral techniques.   She is adept at working with people suffering from depressive disorders such as clinical depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and stress.   She counsels individuals, families, children, and both conventional and alternative lifestyle couples.