Caitlin Smith, ASW

Hi, my name is Caitlin Smith and I’m an Associate Clinical Social Worker. I enjoy working with people experiencing a number of challenges, including anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions of all kinds. I love creating space for people to bring their whole selves to therapy, including their spiritual beliefs and questions. Prior to joining the Freedom Within team, I worked with people across many walks of life – people pursuing recovery from substance use and severe mental health diagnoses, and those seeking new life and safety from domestic violence. I have lived experience as a military spouse to my husband who is Active Duty Navy. How Can I Help You? From the first session, I’m focused on learning your story and allowing your questions and goals to guide our work together. I draw from a number of evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). I also enjoy weaving mindfulness and somatic practices into therapy sessions to support your connection to mind, body, and spirit. My Philosophy on Mental Health: I believe mental health is influenced in part by our environment and our connections with others. You may have grown up in, or still find yourself in, an environment and in relationships with others that have encouraged negative and false beliefs about yourself. In the therapeutic space, you have the opportunity to strengthen your own voice and to be heard and seen by another human person who is focused on supporting your healing.