Biography
Kaitlyn is an associate marriage family therapist. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Simpson University in psychology and her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Simpson University. Before starting her educational journey, Kaitlyn worked with young children in various settings, mentored adolescent females, and was an intake specialist for a counseling center. Through these different seasons of life, Kaitlyn realized how much she loved working with people and enjoyed helping others. Kaitlyn’s heart for others and wanting to see people get healthy and whole led her to pursue her dream of being a therapist.
Kaitlyn had the honor and privilege of working as a foster family agency social worker for two and a half years. This included offering services to foster kids, foster families, and at-risk youth. Kaitlyn also has experience in providing therapy for teenagers and survivors of domestic violence. Working with these different population groups has given Kaitlyn a desire to continue serving children, teens, families, and all ages and groups of people. She has worked with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, suicide ideation, and self-harming behaviors. Behavioral approach to therapy and loves using aspects of Motivational Interviewing while focusing on attachment styles. Kaitlyn loves continually learning about trauma and its effects on the body. In her free time, she loves being outside, working out, spending time with her family and friends, and meeting new people.
