About Caitlin

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and Oregon, providing therapy for adolescents and adults navigating anxiety and mood disorders, OCD, trauma, chronic illness, and relationship or life challenges.

I believe that meaningful change is possible in the context of a trusting therapeutic relationship. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and challenged in ways that help you move toward the life you want to live.

I studied Psychology and Religion at UC San Diego and earned my Master's in Social Work from Columbia University. I received intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through Behavioral Tech and Columbia's DBT Training Program. I also have additional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and trauma-focused treatments, including DBT Prolonged Exposure for PTSD (DBT PE).

My clinical training and experience includes work at NYU Child Study Center in New York City and Clearwater Clinic in Oakland, where I provided DBT and CBT to adolescents, adults, and families.

In addition to my clinical training, my work is deeply informed by my Zen practice. I have been a Zen practitioner since 2008 and spent four years in residential training at San Francisco Zen Center, including leadership roles at City Center and Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. This experience continues to shape my approach to therapy, which is grounded in curiosity, presence, compassion, and an appreciation for the complexity of being human.