Caitlin Merritt, LPC

Caitlin Merritt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with five years of clinical experience. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has completed extensive training in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Over the course of her career she has worked with a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career stress, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues related to adoption and foster care.

Caitlin’s style is interactive and solution-focused, and she draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic approaches, and trauma-focused therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She creates individualized treatment plans that align with specific goals, integrating techniques from multiple orientations when appropriate. Her work also addresses areas such as self-esteem, body image, communication problems, mood disorders, young adult issues, and parenting concerns.

Caitlin aims to support and empower individuals navigating life transitions or seeking better coping skills, offering practical strategies alongside deeper processing when needed. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, clear goals, and flexibility to match the therapeutic plan to each client’s unique circumstances.