- CBT methods
- Psychodynamic work
- Trauma focus
About Caitlin
Caitlin Merritt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, parenting worries, ADHD, trauma, and young adult issues. Caitlin uses clear, practical approaches and keeps sessions interactive to help people make changes that matter.
She trained at the master’s level in clinical mental health counseling and has experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That background means she has worked with people through crisis and in longer term care. Caitlin often focuses on problems that come up during major life transitions - leaving home, starting a first job, and the pressure to figure out identity and direction.
Her style is solution-oriented and conversational. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to clarify unhelpful thinking and on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. Trauma-focused techniques are used when past experiences are affecting current functioning.
In a first session she will listen to what matters most and suggest practical steps you can try between meetings. Sessions tend to focus on skills, concrete goals, and noticing patterns that get in the way. Caitlin works with people who identify as LGBT and those dealing with adoption or foster care related concerns.
People who want to start usually complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial visit. Payment and scheduling follow the platform's subscription model, which can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your routine.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person says. It helps people feel heard and guides the pace of work based on their concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of past trauma by helping people process memories and reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your goals and needs and suggest which methods to try first. You and the therapist can adjust the plan as you go based on what helps and what feels manageable.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit meetings into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and pick shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can make it easier to keep continuity during school terms, job changes, or moves, while still focusing on skill-building and patterns that matter.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting concerns, ADHD, trauma, grief, and young adult issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is solution-focused and interactive, using conversation and practical steps you can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings after completing a master's in clinical mental health counseling.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee, listed as TN LPC.
Can I see her if English isn't my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Do you know what session formats she offers?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model and the subscription can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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