Caitlin Merritt
she/herLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Caitlin is absolutely incredible and that is a huge understatement! She is caring, empathetic and always provides a safe and open space to talk about any and everything that's in my mind. She challenges me when I feel stuck and encourages me to always trust myself. She gives me items to work on and think more in depth about each week which has proven to be a huge motivator and game changer in my life. I've spent almost 3 years with her and I honestly don't know where I'd be without her in my corner. I hope every patient at Thriveworks is fortunate enough to have a therapist as wonderful as Caitlin.
Brooklyn, verified patient of Caitlin
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Coping Skills, Life Transition
Accepted insurance
Self pay
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Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
About Caitlin
Caitlin Merritt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience working with clients of all ages. Caitlin is also passionate about working with children and adolescents, though her scope of practice has included working with individuals across all life stages. She specializes in treating a variety of mood disorders, trauma, stress-related disorders, ADHD, behavioral concerns, and adjustment disorders as well as family conflict.
Caitlin completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, after obtaining her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University-Shreveport. Thanks to her personal and professional experiences thus far, Caitlin has a knack for helping children, teens, families, and individuals work through their own life stressors while providing a supportive environment for growth. To do this, Caitlin utilizes evidence-based approaches (including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy (NT), Humanistic therapy (HT), and play therapy techniques (PT) to provide integrative care for her clients.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. Caitlin is confident in her ability to support and empower you on this journey. If you are interested in taking that next step for yourself or your child, schedule your appointment with her today.
"If one has courage, nothing can dim the light that shines from within."
What patients say
Caitlin is absolutely incredible and that is a huge understatement! She is caring, empathetic and always provides a safe and open space to talk about any and everything that's in m....
Brooklyn, verified patient of Caitlin
It was nice to finally talk to someone with experience. she was nice and make jokes.
Nikhil, verified patient of Caitlin
Everything is great!
Madalynn, verified patient of Caitlin
Easy to find a good matching provider
Justin, verified patient of Caitlin
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Get to know Caitlin
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
I have known I have wanted to help people since I was in high school. My personal experiences informed my decision to pursue this as my career more than anything. Seeing how therapy can benefit a person was truly inspiring and led me to the point I am at today.
What types of clients do you work with best?
I work best with clients who are willing to put in the work. A common misconception is that therapy is just a place to vent - but it is so much more than that! Therapy is hard work and can be mentally and physically exhausting. I'm a firm believer that 'you get out what you put into it' and oftentimes this means applying and practicing what we talk about in sessions, to your daily life. For example, you can't expect to start at QB in the NFL if you never played football in college; same thing goes for therapy - practice makes perfect so, let's get to work! :)
What inspires you?
I draw inspiration from lots of different mediums. Nature is a common inspiration for me as well as my friends. I think my single most significant inspiration at this point in my life is my family.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
In our first session, a client could expect me to ask questions regarding present concerns that brings you to therapy and anything else you feel would be important for me to know about you. In addition, we would discuss therapy goals and begin establishing our treatment plan.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I enjoy running, watching college sports (#geauxtigers), being outside, carpentry, and exploring the city that I get to call home.
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Education and training
- Years in practice
- 6 years
- Graduating institute
- University of Tennessee
- Graduating degree
- Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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