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Caitlin Merritt, LPC

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationTennessee
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Caitlin

Caitlin Merritt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, ADHD, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She brings five years of clinical experience and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to her work, with training across both inpatient and outpatient settings that inform her practical, skills-focused approach. Her style is collaborative and solution-oriented, blending Client-Centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral techniques and psychodynamic perspectives to tailor treatment to each person’s goals.

Caitlin draws on Trauma-Focused principles when past events are central to current difficulties, and she adapts conversations and interventions to meet the needs presented in session. Clients can expect flexible online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and scheduling is arranged based on therapist availability.

Caitlin emphasizes empowerment and active participation, guiding clients through concrete strategies as well as exploring underlying patterns to support longer-term change.

Approaches and Online Access for Practical Change

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental stance where the client’s agenda guides the work; this approach helps people feel heard and supports self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns and replacing them with more adaptive strategies, which is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with life changes. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends to the effects of traumatic events on current functioning and uses targeted interventions to reduce trauma symptoms and improve regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and the issues presented. Sessions may combine elements from different models so the plan remains responsive and practical.

Online therapy in this practice is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, sustain momentum between sessions, and access support from different environments while working toward meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Caitlin works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related mood and self-esteem concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is interactive and solution-focused, combining Client-Centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral and psychodynamic techniques to create individualized treatment plans.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has five years of experience as a psychotherapist and completed extensive training in both inpatient and outpatient settings, holding a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with the licence listed as TN LPC 5757.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBody imageCommunication problemsMood disordersYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English

What Caitlin can help with

Caitlin Merritt works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, depression, and coping with life changes.

Caitlin works with clients with concerns pertaining to depression, anxiety, relationships, and parenting problems.

How Caitlin approaches therapy

Caitlin's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Caitlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Tennessee.