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Caitlin Merritt, LPC
Tennessee
LPC in Tennessee - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-focused work
- Skills and problem solving
About Caitlin
Caitlin Merritt is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues like ADHD and bipolar mood concerns. She also supports those dealing with grief, body image, adoption and foster care questions, and career or communication problems.
Her sessions are practical and focused. She uses structured conversation to notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Caitlin favors clear steps and concrete skills so people can try changes between sessions and track what helps.
Caitlin draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic ideas, client-centered methods, and trauma-focused work. She explains thoughts and past patterns, then links them to current behavior. That way, people see how old responses keep repeating and can practice alternatives.
She trained at the graduate level in clinical mental health counseling and has experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That background means she is familiar with crises, mood disorders, and longer-term therapy work while still keeping sessions directed toward present goals.
Sessions are conversational and active. Caitlin listens for practical problems, helps set measurable goals, and introduces exercises to try between meetings. People who want a clear plan and step-by-step tools for everyday problems often respond well to this style.
How CBT, client-centered, and trauma-focused work online
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It breaks problems into small steps and uses exercises to practice outside sessions, which can speed up learning for worries, mood problems, and attention issues.Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps clarify goals and increases motivation to try new skills. Trauma-focused therapy looks at how past hurt affects day-to-day reactions and introduces ways to process those memories and reduce their grip on current life.
Choosing an approach is part of the collaboration. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful based on your goals and needs, and may combine approaches over time. That conversation shapes the session plan and homework tasks.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about session length and any subscription billing details when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship or parenting issues, plus related areas such as ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, grief, and body image.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is solution-focused and interactive. Sessions emphasize clear steps, practical skills, and testing new responses between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She holds a master’s in clinical mental health counseling and has five years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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