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If one has courage, nothing can dim the light that shines from within....
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If one has courage, nothing can dim the light that shines from within.
Caitlin Merritt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 6 years of experience working with clients of all ages. Caitlin is also passionate about working with children and adolescents, though her scope of practice has included working with individuals across all life stages. She specializes in treating a variety of mood disorders, trauma, stress-related disorders, ADHD, behavioral concerns, and adjustment disorders as well as family conflict.
Caitlin completed her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, after obtaining her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University-Shreveport. Thanks to her personal and professional experiences thus far, Caitlin has a knack for helping children, teens, families, and individuals work through their own life stressors while providing a supportive environment for growth. To do this, Caitlin utilizes evidence-based approaches (including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy (NT), Humanistic therapy (HT), and play therapy techniques (PT) to provide integrative care for her clients.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward change. Caitlin is confident in her ability to support and empower you on this journey. If you are interested in taking that next step for yourself or your child, schedule your appointment with her today.
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Life coaching is a personalized support system that helps individuals clarify goals, develop action plans, and navigate challenges. Coaches employ effective communication and active listening to assist clients in overcoming obstacles, unlocking their potential, and achieving personal growth for a more fulfilling life.
In life coaching, our coaches utilize diverse therapeutic techniques that are tailored to individuals, including cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, mindfulness, and positive psychology approaches. They also utilize active listening and empathetic communication to provide a supportive space for you to explore and achieve personal goals and overcome challenges, fostering personal growth and clarity.
Life coaching with our therapists in Chattanooga, TN is conducted both in person and virtually via online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The number of life coaching sessions someone attends can differ based on the coach and the client’s choices. How many sessions are needed and how often they occur often hinges on the client’s objectives and the complexity of their concerns. Some clients might opt for a few sessions to tackle particular goals or issues, while others may decide on ongoing coaching sessions to work on personal growth and life enhancement over a more extended period of time. Thriveworks Chattanooga therapists work with clients to create goals and potential timelines for treatment.
Coaching is for more than high school football players. There are many great reasons to work with a life coach, but here are two…
Can you recognize any of these two situations? Many people can, and they are working with a life coach to pursue their dreams and navigate life’s roadblocks. The mental health professionals at Thriveworks Chattanooga provide life coaching because no one has to do this alone. Our staff has inspired, guided, and encouraged many people through life coaching.
In order to set personal and clear goals, people need to know who they are. This may sound simple, but many struggle. Life coaches often help people learn more about who they are and what they value. Then, people can let these internal compass points guide their life decisions. One way life coaches help their client increase in self-awareness is through “The Miracle Question” that allows clients to suspend reality for a moment and dream. The question comes in many forms but the basic premise is always the same: if you woke up one morning and a miracle had occurred overnight so that your life was perfect, what would your life look like?
Because reality has been suspended, the answers to these questions should not necessarily correlate directly to life changes; however, the answers give valuable glimpses at what people value. Life coaches may be able to help their clients use that information to make realistic, helpful life changes.
If you are facing an unanticipated life event or if you have a goal you want to achieve, consider reaching out for help from a life coach. You are not alone. People can often achieve more than they ever thought possible with the right guidance, encouragement, and support. That is why Thriveworks Chattanooga offers life coaching—we have seen many clients thrive and live the life they want.
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