Caitlin Merritt, LPC

Caitlin Merritt is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She meets individuals who are juggling work, relationships, parenting, or recovery from trauma and wants to make daily life feel more manageable. Caitlin writes plans that fit into each person’s life and focuses on clear steps forward.

She uses a mix of hands-on techniques and listening to understand what matters most to each person. That can include changing unhelpful thoughts, looking at past patterns that still cause pain, or focusing on healing after difficult experiences. Sessions are interactive and goal-oriented, with a plan that changes as progress is made.

Caitlin trained in clinical mental health counseling and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has about five years of experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting strain, career concerns, ADHD, and mood challenges. She draws from several approaches to match treatment to the issue at hand.

Her style is direct but warm. She helps people set realistic goals, practice new skills between sessions, and track what’s working. The focus is on practical change rather than long, abstract conversations.

People who choose Caitlin can expect a collaborative relationship that balances short-term problem solving with deeper exploration when it’s useful. She practices in Tennessee and holds the LPC credential.

How Caitlin’s approaches translate to online work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and often used for anxiety, stress, mood concerns, and everyday coping skills.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening stance where the person’s goals guide the work. This approach supports building self-understanding and motivation for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Caitlin will talk through goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjust methods together. That means trying a practical skills focus or a deeper look at patterns depending on what the client needs.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and keep momentum between meetings. It can allow for shorter check-ins when needed, save travel time, and help people continue care while managing work or family demands. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available with this therapist.