LPC, 3 years of experience
Are you hoping to improve your mental health this year? Is it time to prioritize yourself and your healing journey? Have you noticed you’re having issues with mood, emotional regulation, or even your sleep isn’t as good as it has been? You know you deserve to live your best life, and your search and determination has led you here, and that is a huge step. My name is Kaitlyn, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. My focus is adults struggling with trauma, trauma responses, addiction, and anxiety. At this time, I currently do not have consistent evening (3-6pm) availability. Breaking the cycle of trauma is a balanced blend of managing your daily trauma symptoms through coping skills, but also discovering the deeper meaning behind where you are stuck. To gain insight into how the trauma cycle is affecting your life, I primarily use an open and empathetic approach of collaborating with clients in therapy. More technically, I am trained in evidence based practices, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). These approaches not only teach management of symptoms, but help to resolve where you may have gotten stuck after a traumatic experience. I have dedicated my career to seeking further understanding of people and the impact we can have on each other’s lives, for better and worse. Because of the diversity of human nature and experience, I strive to connect with clients in an empathetic and genuine way. You are the expert of your life; but with thoughtful support and guidance, you can find your path in recovery and thrive in life.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my primary goal in sessions is to foster a safe and collaborative environment where you can process your experiences. Together, we will seek to identify how the more difficult aspects of yourself may be working against you and explore how your life may be different if those parts were quieter.
My experience in forensic mental health means I’ve seen and heard almost anything. No problem is too big or small to bring to a session. While no person or therapist can promise the perfect life, I strive to use therapy to help you develop the skills and mindset to get through life. The foundation of this goal is a collaborative and empathetic spirit, which I hope to bring to every session.
I work to provide therapy for adults (age 18 and older). My primary area of expertise are for individuals with a history of trauma, addiction/substance use, and those who have interacted with the justice system.
3 ratings with written reviews
May 5, 2025
She is THE BEST therapist I’ve ever had!!!! She has helped me overcome some horrific issues in my life. She’s very compassionate and goal oriented in helping me through tuff times. She’s so positive and she extremely supportive!!
May 5, 2025
Kaitlyn has been my receptive, warm, and solution-focused therapist for almost a year! I am going to miss her :( She always made sure my goals for therapy were a priority, and considered my cultural values as well. She introduced me to EMDR therapy and i'm looking forward to continuing it. I have benefited a lot from the cognitive processing we do in session. I also think she comes across genuine and honest!
January 30, 2025
She’s very comforting and empathetic. Extremely supportive and kind. Makes realistic goals and helps me achieve them at my own pace. Wish I would have found her sooner.
While Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can be used as a specific modality, I view it as a lifestyle which can be adopted. Many times, we experience conflict because we are acting in conflict with our values and beliefs, or we realize our values and beliefs are not in line with our actions. ACT emphasizes mindfulness and awareness, which is the first step towards accepting who we are and what we feel. Perhaps you need guidance towards that acceptance; or, if you have confidence in your mindfulness, now you need commit to change. Either way, ACTs is a perspective and style which can be adapted to suit most needs and concerns.
I have training and practice in using Cognitive Processing Therapy with individuals and groups to address integration of traumatic experiences and memories. CPT can be used in a structured, brief therapy (about 12-15 sessions). CPT emphasizes homework and practice outside of session to explore and adapt negative thoughts that may have emerged after a traumatic experience.
I have completed training for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy and am pursing certification. EMDR is a gold-standard for trauma treatment. This therapy utilizes bilateral stimulation to help you "unstick" those difficult memories associated with traumatic events.