I’m a licensed clinical psychologist in the Mountain West, serving clients from around the US through teletherapy. I received my Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming and completed my predoctoral internship with the Cheyenne VA Healthcare System. I’ve been working in the mental health field for over a decade and have been practicing as an independently licensed provider for the last six years. I work with adult clients struggling with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and adjusting to life changes. Through evidence-based skills and techniques delivered with compassion, I help them bring their lives back into balance so they can get back to doing the things that bring them joy and fulfillment.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

First sessions provide an opportunity to develop an understanding of what clients are experiencing and the many things that could be contributing to it. For example, people who are experiencing sleep apnea tend to have low energy, fatigue, mental fog, and difficulty regulating emotions. Identifying potential issues that could be contributing to a client’s mental health concerns and assisting them in the process of finding providers who can help address them is an important part of a whole health approach. As a result, I cover many topics during the first session to screen for anything that could be contributing to a client’s concerns. Clients share their perspectives on their issues and how they would like treatment to impact their lives. We use all this information to collaboratively develop a treatment approach that meets client needs and preferences. I also like to give clients a skill they can use immediately to get some relief and start building a sense of empowerment.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My extensive education and hands-on training, coupled with my years in practice, provide me with a wealth of knowledge from which to draw to help clients through the therapy process. Through experience working with people in implementing evidence-based techniques, I have developed application techniques, tips, and tricks that better enable clients to connect with the skills and remember them long-term. I provide clients with custom handouts, infographics, worksheets, and other resources like videos, therapy handouts, and online resources. In my work, I use the concept of dialectics or two things that seem at odds but coexist. This is not surprising as my practice itself includes many dialectics. I blend research-backed, evidence-based treatments with compassionate processing and dialogue so that clients receive the highest quality care delivered in a supportive and affirming manner. My goal is to help clients make meaningful changes that support a life worth living.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Adults who are ready for a change and willing to dive into the work that comes with it tend to click well with my approach. At the start of therapy, clients often feel that uncomfortable emotions like sadness, fear, anger, guilt, and shame are taking over their lives and pushing out the aspects of life that matter. They feel out of balance. My clients are eager to understand their experiences to lay a foundation for long-lasting change through the application of techniques that shift their relationship with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They learn and apply skills in sessions and between sessions. Most importantly, they take an active role in the therapeutic process by engaging in sessions, practicing skills/techniques, and providing feedback about what works best for them. How therapy is structured and applied is flexible, so clients who are aware of their reactions and can express their preferences thrive.

About Caitilin Barrett

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