Hello! I'm Caitlin, the founder of Beautiful Growth Counseling. I started this practice in 2024 to help young people prioritize and improve their mental health. I have over 14 years of clinical experience working with individuals, groups, and families.

Life was hard for me growing up. I felt a lot of pressure to do well in school and build a social life as an introverted and cynical teenager. My family life was chaotic and I had no way of knowing how to cope or heal from my own childhood trauma. I struggled with anxiety, low self esteem, and unhealthy relationship patterns. Many adults romanticize this period in their lives as a time of freedom with little responsibilities, but they often forget how stressful it really was. I remember the struggles and can relate to the suffering faced by so many young people today.

As a young person, you can do anything with your life, but you might not know how to proceed or what path to choose. This can lead to fear, confusion, and self doubt. Still, I believe there is something beautiful about the significant growth that can happen when you accept yourself for who you are.

I’ve learned the importance of self reflection and making healthy changes in my life. I remind myself to focus on the good things in order to get through the hard times. I work on myself by prioritizing the things I love to do - cooking, spending time outdoors, hanging out with my friends and family, and attending my own therapy (yes, therapists need therapy too).