Caitlyn is a compassionate and thoughtful pre-licensed clinician who is passionate about helping clients feel understood, supported, and connected to themselves and others. They are currently pursuing their Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Fairfield University and earned their Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and English from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Caitlyn has always been drawn to human connection, curiosity, and learning about the lived experiences of others, which continues to shape their approach to clinical work.

Caitlyn creates a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. They value authentic connection and believe that therapy is most meaningful when clients feel seen and respected as whole people. Caitlyn approaches the therapeutic relationship as a collaboration, meeting clients on a human level while creating space for curiosity, reflection, and growth.

Caitlyn works with adolescents and adults who may be navigating anxiety, depression, and the challenges that can come with understanding themselves and their experiences. Their approach is strengths-based and collaborative, encouraging clients to build insight, recognize their existing strengths, and develop greater self-compassion. Caitlyn believes that clients bring valuable knowledge about their own lives and works alongside them to identify goals and approaches that feel meaningful and attainable.

In their clinical work, In their clinical work, Caitlyn draws from CBT-informed, mindfulness-informed, IFS-informed, and solution-focused approaches. They tailor their approach to each client’s individual needs, experiences, and goals. As they continue developing their clinical skills, Caitlyn remains curious and open to learning from different therapeutic perspectives. They tailor their approach to each client’s individual needs, experiences, and goals while balancing practical skill-building with meaningful exploration.

Caitlyn believes that healing begins with connection and that feeling genuinely understood can create the safety needed for growth. Their goal is to help clients develop greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and resilience while creating a therapeutic relationship where they feel comfortable showing up authentically. Caitlyn strives to walk alongside clients as they explore who they are, make sense of their experiences, and move toward meaningful change.

Outside of the therapy room, Caitlyn enjoys reading, walking in the woods, listening to live music, watercolor painting, and spending time with family and friends. They especially enjoy conversations about music, books, and movies and are always curious to hear different perspectives and discover something new.