Therapist profile
Caitlin Merritt, LPC
Tennessee
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Tennessee / 5757
- NPI1396408902
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTennessee
About
- CBT techniques
- Psychodynamic ideas
- Trauma-focused work
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, anger, depression, relationship strain, and life changes. Caitlin also addresses concerns related to ADHD, bipolar mood issues, grief, parenting challenges, and LGBT matters.
Her background includes inpatient and outpatient work and a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling. That experience shaped a practical, interactive way of working. Sessions focus on clear goals and straightforward steps rather than abstract talk.
Caitlin uses a mix of client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic ideas, and trauma-focused practices. She adjusts the approach to the problem at hand, for example using CBT tools for unhelpful thinking and psychodynamic ideas to look at repeating patterns. Trauma-focused methods are used when past hurt is getting in the way of daily life.
In sessions she aims for solution-focused, interactive work. People can expect to set short-term targets, practice skills between meetings, and revisit progress regularly. The process is collaborative - the therapist and client decide what to try next based on what helps.
Her work also covers specific areas like adoption and foster care issues, body image, communication problems, career concerns, and young adult transitions. If you want to address persistent anger, improve communication, or manage mood swings, she offers practical strategies and steady, goal-oriented sessions.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on drawing out the client's concerns and priorities through open conversation. It helps when someone needs to be heard and to shape goals that feel realistic and relevant. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises and homework. CBT is often used for anxiety, anger management, and low mood because it teaches practical skills to change reacting patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Caitlin will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to use, based on symptoms, goals, and what tools feel useful in practice. That collaborative process includes checking progress and adjusting plans as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use approaches like CBT homework and skill practice between meetings more readily. Ask about session length and format when you set up the first appointment so you can pick what fits your schedule and needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Caitlin works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, bipolar, and related concerns.
How would she approach anger or temper issues?
She uses a solution-focused, interactive style that blends cognitive behavioral tools with psychodynamic and trauma-informed ideas to address triggers and patterns that keep anger recurring.
What is her clinical background?
She has a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and about five years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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