Kaitlin Westerman, MSSW, LCSW
she/her
I’m here to help create a safe and empowering atmosphere where you can begin to heal from trauma and other challenges you’ve experienced. I use a research-driven, multi-disciplinary, integrative approach that honors self-efficacy and encourages you to take the lead in your therapeutic journey with the support of myself and other treatment providers. I am passionate about using your inherent strengths to help you move to place of stability and balance focusing on the connection between the brain and the body. I strongly believe coping skills are adaptive and that our brains constantly attempt to move us to a place of stability, even if, at times, that is difficult to see.
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populations
college students
adults (18+)
specialties
complex trauma & ptsd (EMDR)
women's issues
mood disorders, ADHD, Addiction
locations
In-person at gainesville office
Virtually in VA
You are the author of your own story, let’s pick up the pen and write it.
YOU can heal you! It’s not about what's wrong with you, it’s about what happened to you. Finding a safe space that encourages healing can be difficult to find and asking for help can be an intimidating prospect. Let’s create a space where you can begin to reconnect with yourself, empowering all parts of you to choose the path YOU want.
Embrace the chaos, just lean on in.
I’m a left-handed girl from Tennessee who loves a good time. I love music on patios, porch swings, dogs, and adventures (especially ones that involve bodies of water). You’ll either find me shopping or planning how I’m going to buy and renovate a historic home. A girl can dream!
My friends would describe me as independent, non-judgemental, loyal, and a little rebellious. I’m always up for thinking outside the box or looking for a loophole.
We'd be a good fit if...
- You're 18 years or older
- Want in-person sessions in Gainesville, VA
- Need daytime hours
- Want to look forward to therapy sessions
- You need flexibility
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Professional Bio
Kaitlin Westerman, LCSW is a therapist at Clarity Counseling VA- Gainesville location. She provides both in person and virtual therapy in VA. She has over a decade of experience in the field of substance use, mental health, and trauma. She earned her Bachelor's of Health and Human Sciences and a Masters in Science and Social Work from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Kaitlin has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 10 years in VA and was previously licensed in TN. As a senior clinician, she has specialty training in complex trauma and mental health through EMDRIA and the Institute for Creative Mindfulness in EMDR, as well as, the Flash Technique. Additionally, she is trained and certified in the Trauma Recovery Empowerment Model and Cognitive Processing Therapy through the Strong Star Initiative at University of Texas. In her practice, she utilizes a variety of evidence-based modalities to meet the need of each individual person, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Based Therapy, EMDR, Flash, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
