Aurora
Aurora, IL 60506, USA
Hi, I’m Caitlin! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and practical. Whether you’re a young adult trying to figure out what comes next or a parent looking for support for your child or family, my goal is to meet you where you are and help you feel more confident moving forward.
I especially enjoy working with young adults navigating the stress, uncertainty, relationships, responsibilities, and transitions that often come with this stage of life. Together, we can work on better understanding your emotions, managing stress, strengthening coping skills, and building confidence in yourself and your decisions. I incorporate approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness to provide practical tools you can use beyond the therapy room.
I also specialize in working with adopted children and their families and have extensive experience supporting children ages 4–18 and their caregivers. I understand that adoption can bring unique experiences related to attachment, identity, connection, trauma, and family relationships. My goal is to help children feel safe and understood while helping families strengthen their relationships and build deeper connections.
I am certified in Theraplay and trained in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), allowing me to incorporate relationship- and attachment-focused approaches into my work with children and families. I also utilize CBT and strengths-based techniques based on each client’s individual needs.
I believe you are the expert on your own experiences. Therapy with me is a partnership where we’ll recognize the strengths you already have, identify what may be getting in the way, and work toward goals that are meaningful to you or your family.
Whether you’re a young adult looking for support or a parent hoping to strengthen connection within your family, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’d be honored to work alongside you.
Outside of the therapy room, I enjoy getting lost in a good book, creating art on canvas, and taking walks with my dogs, Boogie and Roxy.