Caitlin Beckwith-Ferguson (she/her)

Emotionally Focused

I use EFT to help people connect in a deeper, more vulnerable way. So often, couples are caught in a negative cycle of interaction. We will identify your attachment needs, insecurities and shift negative patterns to increase connection. 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 

Clients often 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.

Feminist

I will support you in noticing and challenging the ways that sexism shows up in your sense of self, relationships, expectations of yourself and others. Whether you are navigating the division of labor in your relationship, working to unlearn sexist messages around body image or self worth, or seeking to challenge gender norms in a way that feels authentic to you, I am here to help you find gain clarity, deepen insight, and find greater empowerment.

Experiential

I believe healing occurs through experiencing safety within the therapeutic relationship. When clients feel deeply seen and supported, they are often able to access emotions, needs, and patterns that may be difficult to reach alone. Through having your story witnessed with care, sharing emotions and receiving compassionate support, and interacting in new ways with your partner in therapy, clients can deepen self-understanding, strengthen connection, and create meaningful change in their lives.

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.

Pregnancy (Prenatal Mental Health)

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.

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.

Body Image Issues

It is so common to feel self-conscious about your body. Maybe you are trying to challenge fatphobic thoughts about your body that don't align with your values, struggling with body changes, or combatting disordered eating. I help clients work through body image concerns by exploring where negative beliefs may stem from, deconstructing societal expectations, and cultivating mindfulness and self-compassion in order to develop a more authentic and accepting relationship with yourself and your body.