Caitlin "Caity" Lynch (She/Her)

Couples Counseling

I use Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) based on the work of Dr. Susan Johnson. We'll work collaboratively to decide on common goals for your relationship, discern unhelpful relationship patterns, work to understand why those made sense and helped you previously, and how to move forward with empathy for each other, meeting individual needs, and creating sustainable, healthier relational habits.

Narrative 

All of our lives are full of stories we live, stories we tell ourselves, and stories we take in from the families, cultures, and larger political and social systems we inhabit. A narrative approach helps you to make seen the unseen, to examine power dynamics in relationships, to honor historical experiences and bring a new lens to heal, bring hope, and create a new story for your future.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

When we know that all of our parts are welcome, we can let the Self -- our core part -- lead. We all know what it's like to feel torn about a decision, we feel two or three ways about something and aren't sure which part to listen to. IFS helps you to slow down and hear what each of your parts wants for you, and how to honor each one as part of your internal "family." Many clients find IFS helps them feel more empowered and in the driver's seat of their own life in a new way.

Aspergers

If you're Autistic or questioning if you're on the spectrum, welcome. If you're entering into therapy as an individual or in couples/relationship therapy, you probably want someone who will listen to you, understand you, and treat you as the valuable, creative, and capable person you are. Unfortunately, many Autistic people feel the need to hide or "mask" traits that are not the norm (neurotypical), even in therapy! I provide a space that is accepting, mask-free, and neurodivergence-affirming.

Relationship / Marriage Issues

We'll work collaboratively to decide on common goals for your relationship, discern unhelpful relationship patterns, work to understand why those made sense and helped you previously, and how to move forward with empathy for each other, meeting individual needs, and healthier relational habits. I use Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) based on Dr. Sue Johnson's experience and research to guide our relational work.

LGBTQ Issues

As a queer and genderqueer clinician, I bring personal and professional experience into my therapy work with the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. I offer WPATH gender-affirming care assessments and support letters as part of your care. If you're exploring parts of your identity: welcome! I know that path personally, and I am very happy to be with folks on that journey. If you want to talk about anything BUT your LGBTQ+ identity, I get that, too. Bring your whole self, and let me know your goals.

Codependency

Many people grow up in situations where having needs and expressing them in a healthy way is a challenge. Sometimes families and romantic partners fall into unhealthy habits that they swore they would not repeat. I'll approach your healing from codependency with compassion for how it served you previously, and a hopeful lens for practical steps you can take to regain healthy relational boundaries.

Anxiety

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, frustrating, and scary. I use somatic (body-based) and mindfulness exercises to help you maintain a present moment focus and learn how to navigate the world from a place of your existing strengths and new coping skills we can practice in session together.