Kaitlin M. McLaughlin
Doctoral Trainee
EDUCATION
Kaitlin obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. Kaitlin is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
EXPERIENCE
Kaitlin has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in crisis organization, non-profits, and clinic settings. She has experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in a case management and supportive advocate role. Kaitlin has also worked with adolescents in short-term shelter care and runaway prevention programs in combination with the juvenile justice system. Kaitlin has also recently completed a training rotation at the University of Minnesota Pediatric Psychology Department, doing psychological assessment with pediatric patients.
MENTAL HEALTH APPROACH
Kaitlin believes therapy is a collaborative process between the clinician and client that allows clients to explore challenges, while developing new insights that lead to growth and healing. Kaitlin strives to be attentive and compassionate, while fostering a non-judgmental and supportive environment that allows clients to fully address their concerns, better manage distress, and pursue a more enriching life. She believes in considering an individual within their whole context. Her areas of interest include exploring the complexities of anxiety, depression, and trauma. She utilizes a strengths-based approach while also incorporating techniques from EFT (emotion-focused therapy), CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), and DBT (dialectical behavior therapy). She strives to tailor each session in accordance with the client’s individual needs.
CURRENT PRACTICE
Kaitlin provides individual therapy for adolescents and adults experiencing difficult life transitions, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and trauma. Kaitlin utilizes a flexible and integrated approach that incorporates techniques geared toward helping clients in fostering self-awareness, aligning more fully with their values, developing healthy coping strategies, and pursuing a fulfilling and healthy life.
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