Therapist profile
Caitlin Riggins, LCSW, CSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting focused
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- CBT approaches
- Solution-focused work
- Trauma-focused methods
About Caitlin
Caitlin Riggins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She helps adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, addiction concerns, trauma and family problems. Her practice also addresses grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and life changes.
Caitlin describes therapy as a collaborative process. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and works together with them to set clear goals. Sessions often use cognitive behavioral ideas and a solution-focused lens to work toward specific, practical changes.
In sessions she breaks issues down into manageable steps. That can mean identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, or choosing small experiments to try between meetings. For trauma-related concerns she applies evidence-informed trauma-focused methods aimed at helping clients process difficult memories and reduce distress.
She has experience addressing a wide range of concerns related to family and parenting, including attachment issues, codependency, control struggles, and the practical stressors of raising children. Caitlin also works with people facing substance use challenges, postpartum mood concerns, and the overlapping effects of guilt, shame, and isolation.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. She uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to build steps toward clients' stated goals. The emphasis is on concrete strategies people can use between sessions.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Solution-Focused Therapy centers on current strengths and practical steps. Sessions aim to set short-term goals and try focused experiments between meetings to build momentum toward the client's stated objectives.
Trauma-Focused Therapy offers methods to help people process difficult memories and reduce their emotional impact. These approaches can include paced exposure, grounding skills, and structured processing adapted to each person's readiness.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to goals, needs, and preferences, and may combine techniques from different approaches as appropriate.
Confirm session formats before booking to know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around family, work, and daily responsibilities. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or sessions without video when that is preferred. Licensed professionals and therapists use these options to help clients continue steady progress while juggling the demands of home life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida, Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family concerns does she help with?
She helps with family problems such as attachment issues, codependency, control conflicts, and the stressors that come with parenting.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a collaborative style and combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a solution-focused lens to set practical goals and actions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in the state of Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are available for her practice.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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