Caitlin Merritt , LPC

Caitlin Merritt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee who brings five years of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. She holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has completed extensive training in both inpatient and outpatient settings, equipping her to support people through a wide range of concerns.

Caitlin has worked with clients facing depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, career transitions, ADHD, trauma, and related difficulties. Her practice often focuses on stress, coping with life changes, grief, self-esteem, and identity issues, including work with LGBT clients and those affected by adoption and foster care.

Her therapeutic style is interactive and solution-focused. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic perspectives, and integrative strategies to shape treatment around each person’s needs, tailoring conversations and goals to the individual.

Caitlin emphasizes collaboration and practical steps toward meaningful change, supporting clients as they identify priorities and develop skills for healthier thinking, communication, and emotion regulation. She frames therapy as a partnering process that helps people move toward more fulfilling, manageable lives.

Approaches in Online Therapy and How They Help

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and values guide the work. This approach supports people who want to build insight, self-compassion, and greater agency in their relationships and life choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that looks at patterns of thought and behavior. It helps with symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and problems like impulsivity or difficulty managing emotions by teaching strategies for coping and problem solving.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and relationship patterns influence current feelings and behavior. It can be useful for clients who want to understand deeper emotional themes and long-standing interpersonal difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be decided collaboratively. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - allowing clients to fit sessions into busy schedules and access licensed professionals from different locations. These options can increase convenience and make ongoing therapeutic work more manageable for many people.