In my experience, I have noticed that my clients know themselves better than anyone which makes them the best resource when it comes to treatment. Therapy is a joint venture or partnership where both of our knowledge and skills are combined to create solutions that work best for you. A good therapeutic relationship includes multiple aspects; however, I feel the most important are trust, authenticity, freedom, and positive outcomes.
My name is Kaitlin Therien, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I utilize a collaborative, individualized approach with each and every client. Working together, I encourage you to find happiness and meaning within your life. I will support and validate my clients using Solution Focused, Strength-based, Person-centered, Trauma-informed approaches, along with mindfulness techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT).
I have 5 plus years of experience working with people of all ages, in a variety of settings, from residential placements all the way to community based therapy.
I feel it is important to establish a warm, non-judgmental, safe space for my clients to explore their thoughts and feelings with courage and a sense of curiosity. My primary interest is working with adolescents and young adults with depression, anxiety, difficulty with mood regulation, substance use, stress management, life transitions, trauma, grief, career/academic performance enhancement, and healthy relationships.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Self-love, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
RI LMHC MHC01343
NC LCMHC 18651
MA LMHC 13022
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Kaitlin is an excellent therapist who helped me navigate a difficult period of my life. She is an expert in CBT, and taught me the skills and tools necessary to overcome different challenges that I faced along my journey, catering each session to address my needs at that particular time. She was essential in my ability to meet my therapy goals and I would highly recommend her as a therapist.
Written on Nov 07, 2023 after therapy with Kaitlin for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety