Kaitlan Matthews is an LPC/MHSP (temp) who works with adolescents, and adult women. She is currently under the supervision of Carlin Giles, LPC-MHSP (TN License #1812), and Keiara Marsh-Cartwright, LMFT (TN License #1554)
Specialities
- Repetitive thinking
- Excessive worry
- Strengthening of relationships
- Building resiliency
- Life transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Exposure- Response Prevention
Treatment Modalities
- Trauma informed
- Exposure- Response Prevention (ERP)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Brainspotting
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Person- Centered
Insurances
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Meritain
About Me
I’m a temporary licensed mental health counselor with over five years of experience supporting teens and adults through some of their most vulnerable and transformative seasons. I’ve worked across various levels of care, including crisis services, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient programs (IOP), which has shaped a responsive, grounded, and compassionate approach to therapy.
What drew me to this work is a deep belief in people’s resiliency to heal when they feel seen, safe, and supported. I want clients to know that therapy with me is collaborative — you bring your story, and I bring the tools and space to help you grow within it.
Who I Help
I work primarily with adolescents and adult women who are navigating anxiety related difficulties including obsessive and compulsive behaviors or thoughts, excessive worry, and panic.
My clients often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed from managing school/ career pressure, relationship stress, past trauma, or intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. I’m especially passionate about helping those who feel like their struggles are “too much” for others to understand. I help them feel less alone, empowered in their story, and resilient to create the change they want.
Many of my clients say things like, “I’m tired of overthinking everything,” or “I feel like I have to be in control all the time, or everything will fall apart.” Some feel like their thoughts are running their lives, while others feel numb, anxious, or just… off. They often wish people could see the effort it takes just to get through the day — to look “okay” on the outside while wrestling with ruminating thoughts within. Therapy with me starts by validating their emotions and helping them feel understood — maybe for the first time in a long time.
My Approach
My approach to therapy is person-centered, strength-based, and collaborative. I believe each person already has the capacity for healing within them.
I tailor my work to each client’s needs using evidence-based practices, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, trauma-informed care, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Clients often tell me that therapy with me feels like a conversation with someone who genuinely listens, challenges gently, and celebrates small wins along the way.