Caitlin Beckwith-Ferguson (she/her)

Emotionally Focused

I use emotionally-focused therapy to help couples connect in a deeper, more vulnerable way. So often, couples are caught in a negative cycle of interaction. We will identify your attachment needs and your emotions and work towards expressing them openly to each other. I have completed these trainings: Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT): Attachment-based Interventions to Treat Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression training Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy – ICEEFT Externship

Mindfulness-based

I use mindfulness-based therapy to help you bring awareness to your thoughts, feelings, and bodily experiences, working towards enabling you to non-judgmentally accept them. Together, we will approach your experience with curiosity. We will work to empower you to regulate your emotions through breath, act with agency and authenticity, and increase your ability to be compassionate towards yourself.

Narrative 

I often hear clients tell me, "I should be doing this." I ask, "Where did you learn that?" Together, we will examine the socio-cultural narratives that have impacted the way that you perceive yourself and your relationships. We will consider what narratives fit and what do not fit. We will explore the story that you are currently living out, leading you to a deeper understanding of yourself. We will work to re-story your narrative so that you feel empowered in your own life.

Postpartum

I completed the labor and postpartum doula training at Birthingway College of Midwifery and bring this knowledge to my work. I understand that pregnancy and postpartum is a huge time of transition. I will support you through making sense of this new identity and huge new responsibility. We will explore how it impacts your relationships and your sense of self. We will celebrate the joy you experience and honor the hardship of this journey.

Polyamorous and Open Relationships

Opening up a relationship can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Together, we will explore ways to make this experience feel safe and secure, as well as exciting and explorative. We will discuss your boundaries, needs, and desires. We will examine socio-cultural narratives about relationships to find what fits and what does not. We will unpack your emotional responses to this experience in order to create a deeper connection between you are your partner(s).

Sexual Problems

As your therapist, my top priority is to create a safe space for you to openly talk about sex: your sexual fears, insecurities, hopes and dreams. We will look at how past experiences have impacted your sexuality and how societal norms shape your sexual expectations. We will find ways to ignite your desire, deepen your sexual connection with yourself and/or partner(s), and feel empowered in your sexuality. I have experience working with mismatched desire, sexual anxiety, sexual trauma, and more.

Premarital Counseling

Making the commitment to get married can be both exciting and stressful! I am here to support you on this journey. We will explore your values, dreams, and goals as well as your fears and insecurities. We will examine socio-cultural narratives about relationships to find what fits and what does not. We will identify patterns of interaction, strengthen your bond, and work to deepen your connection.

Relationship / Marriage Issues

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to work relationally with people. I consider how your relationships impact your sense of self and the attachment experiences that you bring into your relationships. Together, we will work to deepen your connection with your partner(s), helping you become more able to express your needs, boundaries and desires.