q&a

  • The primary purpose of therapy is to facilitate your personal growth. This occurs when you begin to acknowledge your freedom to change, accept the responsibility to make those changes, and then take action.

    Therapy is a process by which you can make positive life changes. The word “process" is defined as 'a natural phenomenon marked by gradual changes that lead toward a particular result, e.g., the process of growth.' The takeaway is that major changes take time. These significant changes are an accumulation of smaller changes directed at the desired result.

    I can’t promise "quick fixes" and believe the time is more than worth it.

  • The fastest way to get started is to send me a message letting me know you're interested. I’ll respond and find a time for us to briefly explore fit for your needs, logistics, and map out next steps. 

    If you prefer, you can also leave me a voicemail or send a contact request text with your information to (512) 710-7049.

    I look forward to connecting with you!

  • You might notice yourself feeling anxious or uncertain before our first session. Reaching out for support can be a vulnerable experience and you aren't alone in feeling this way. 

    Before the first session, you will fill out my initial paperwork sent to you via my secure client portal.

    Once you're settled, we'll briefly review your paperwork and talk in more detail about what's leading you to reach out for support at this time. It's my job to listen to your unique situation and goals and help you decide what the therapy process will look like for you. You'll also have time to ask any questions you may have and get a sense of how we'll fit in our work together before moving forward.

  • Per state licensing rules, virtual sessions must be conducted with clients who are physically in the state of Texas at the time of the appointment. Please let Caitlyn know if you have special circumstances that require you to travel outside of Texas regularly or if you prefer in-person sessions in the Austin-area.

  • Your time spent in therapy depends on your goals and personal needs. In most cases, I expect to meet for at least 6-8 weeks consecutively so we can get to know each other, develop a rapport, and actually start making progress together.

    My clients who see the most progress typically do so through regular weekly sessions. As you progress with your goals, we will check in about the frequency of our sessions and adjust or conclude our work depending on your preferences and needs.

    Established, inactive clients may also request "update sessions" to maintain progress and efforts already established. 

  • I accept private pay only as current insurance practices do not align with my practice values. If you are interested in exploring possible out of network benefits, I am happy to provide you with a superbill for potential reimbursement. 

    Feel like we are a good potential fit and are currently unable to afford my full fee? Please contact me to discuss my reduced fee availability. I believe in making therapy accessible as much as I am able to and also have a trusted network of colleagues who may be able to help.

  • You have options if you are experiencing a crisis. Please contact an emergency service provider (see below) or go to your nearest emergency room for help.

don’t let myths block you…

“I'm too busy to be in therapy forever.”

Agreed! My goal is to help you find a valuable pause in your day-to-day hustle to tap into your desires. Therapy is an intentional, active dialogue designed to help you practice ways to maximize the things that are already going well and build tools to disrupt the challenges. I want to send you back out into the world to practice what we're discovering at a pace that feels right for you.

“[_________] is my therapy.”

Therapy is therapy. You may have some excellent coping/self-management strategies and outside support; these are also not replacements or substitutes for the therapeutic process. As a professional, my goal is to create a relationship with you that creates space for processing and new learning informed by leading theory, research, and professional experience.