When the burdens of our circumstances, relationships, or daily lives, in general, begin to weigh on our shoulders, finding help in a safe, therapeutic, non-judgmental space can begin to ease our heavy loads. My name is Caitlin Pierce, and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist with 15 years in the field. I have spent the bulk of my career working with families and individuals in both office and in-home settings. I have a history of training and practice in trauma-focused counseling, relationships (family, marriage, parenting), stress/anxiety management, and I also am a certified personal trainer and nutrition specialist. With this specialization, I can support wellness and health-related concerns such as self-esteem, body image, and making lifestyle changes like stress-reduction or shifting priorities. My favorite part of being a counselor is watching the people I work with begin to see a new "story" emerge or a shift in thinking around their presented problems. I like to help clients unlock the parts of their minds that remain stuck in a particular way of thinking or feeling that keeps them from feeling their best. I believe that all of us are capable of change, whether we're 18 or 85, and with healthy support and guidance, there is hope to feel better. I aim to bring my clients a conversational, personal, and humanistic counseling style. I look forward to working together!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I aim to hear the client's story and begin to unpack the narratives they have been telling themselves prior to our meeting. I offer a warm, friendly, down-to-earth approach and aim to make clients feel comfortable sharing their story.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
The mind-body connection is huge. Sometimes a spike in anxiety, depression, stress, or other diagnoses can be linked back to lifestyle habits. I like to explore how people "live" - eat, sleep, move, socialize, etc. - and how it could play a part in their symptoms. Because I also wear a hat in wellness and fitness coaching, I can easily incorporate that into my work. Outside of this, I have been working in family systems/relationship therapy for many years. Even if you are coming to me with an individual concern, I will try and explore how the people around you, the influences you had throughout your life, etc. could potentially contribute to what you are experiencing now.
About Caitlin Pierce
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I love the concept that within our beings we have different "parts" - characteristics and strategies we have built over time that either create strengths or challenges for us. We can use what is called "parts work" to address patterns of thought/behavior/emotion that interfere with feeling like your best full self.
Christian Counseling
I can incorporate a Christian approach to our work if you are seeking a Christian provider, however you do not need to identify as a Christian to work with me, either :)
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy explores how to "sit in" and "work through" our feelings but not let them overtake us. We don't have to afraid of or governed by our feelings, and we can learn to understand them in a way where they don't interfere with our daily healthy functioning.