- CBT techniques
- Psychodynamic work
- Trauma focus
About Caitlin
Caitlin Merritt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, anger, trauma and related life changes. Sessions focus on concrete steps people can use to manage feelings and respond differently to triggers.
Caitlin uses a practical, interactive approach during sessions. She leans on cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and build new skills. She also brings psychodynamic and trauma-focused perspectives to help people understand repeating patterns and the impact of past events.
Therapy sessions include goal-setting and regular check-ins. Conversations are solution-oriented and encourage practice between meetings. She adapts discussion and strategies to the immediate problem people bring, such as work frustration, building better communication, or parenting stress.
Clients who have experienced adoption, foster care, mood disorders, ADHD, or grief can address those specific concerns in therapy. Caitlin also supports people working on body image, self-esteem, career decisions, and LGBT-related issues. The focus is on clear tools and honest conversation rather than lengthy theory.
She earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. For someone who wants straightforward, action-focused work on anger and other strong emotions, her sessions offer practical techniques and time to talk through what’s happening now.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep anger and anxiety active and then practice small changes that reduce reactivity. It is useful for tackling workplace frustration, relationship arguments, and everyday stress.Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how past events affect current emotional responses. This work can help when anger is tied to past harm, betrayal, or ongoing trauma reactions by pacing exploration and building regulation skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining skill practice, short-term problem solving, and deeper pattern work over time.
Confirm the therapist’s current session options before booking to know how she offers services. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a day, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats also let people avoid being on camera or use less bandwidth, which can help focus on the conversation rather than technical details.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with adults on anger tied to relationships, work stress, resentment, and reactions to trauma.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Caitlin’s style is solution-focused and interactive, emphasizing practical steps, skill building, and regular check-ins.
What is her professional experience?
She has five years of experience as a psychotherapist, with work in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC, practicing in Tennessee as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do you start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.