ABOUT ME
Welcome! My name is Caitlyn, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, based out of Utah, and also licensed in California. As an individual and couples therapist, I am devoted to meeting each of my clients’ needs with compassion as well as challenging them to encourage their own personal growth. My clinical background includes working with adults, adolescents, and families in outpatient, hospital, and residential settings.
My therapeutic style is straightforward, supportive, and collaborative. I believe therapy should feel honest, grounded, and practical…not overly clinical or vague. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space while also being direct and transparent, especially when patterns are keeping you stuck.
I balance compassion with gentle challenge, helping you build insight while also focusing on real-life tools you can actually use. When appropriate, I integrate humor to help ease tension, normalize the human experience, and remind clients that growth doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time.
My goal is to help you feel supported and empowered along with understanding what’s going on beneath the surface while learning how to show up differently in your relationships, boundaries, and daily life.
What does it mean to “Break the Cycle”?
Breaking the cycle means becoming aware of patterns that no longer serve you and choosing to respond differently, even when it feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar.
Many of us grow up learning ways to cope, communicate, and relate that once helped us survive, feel safe, or stay connected. Over time, these patterns can show up as people-pleasing, avoidance, unhealthy communication, repeating the same relationship dynamics, or staying stuck in cycles of anxiety, trauma, or self-doubt. While these patterns may feel automatic, they are not permanent.
Breaking the cycle doesn’t mean blaming your past or forcing yourself to “just do better.” It means slowing down, building insight, and learning new tools so you can respond intentionally instead of reacting out of old wounds or learned behaviors.
In therapy, breaking cycles can look like :
Recognizing unhealthy communication patterns and learning how to express needs clearly and confidently
Understanding how past trauma or family dynamics influence present relationships
Shifting from avoidance or people-pleasing to healthy boundaries
Responding to triggers with self-compassion rather than shame or self-criticism
Choosing behaviors that align with your values instead of fear or habit
Breaking the cycle is about creating space for choice. It’s about learning to show up differently… for yourself, your relationships, and your future. So you’re no longer repeating what hurt you, but building something healthier and more intentional.