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Online therapist

Caitlyn Null

Compassionate counselor for practical change

Credentials
LPC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Caitlyn

Caitlyn Null is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania who focuses on family and parenting concerns among many other areas. She uses a calm, accepting approach to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. Caitlyn emphasizes willingness to try change while offering steady support.

She aims to make starting therapy feel straightforward and manageable for busy parents. Caitlyn earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University in 2016.

Background and approach

She brings ten years of clinical experience, including work in addiction recovery and general mental health settings. Her background informs practical strategies she uses in sessions. Her style centers on creating a nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult feelings.

She leans on client-centered methods to follow each person’s priorities while using tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness and acceptance ideas help with stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Caitlyn also draws on solution-focused and motivational techniques to set clear, achievable steps.

This makes sessions feel action-oriented when that fits the client’s goals. She aims to balance encouragement with concrete planning. People who reach out can expect a supportive listener who helps translate struggles into small, doable next steps.

Caitlyn’s approach is straightforward and compassionate. The goal is steady progress toward a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.

How Caitlyn’s Approaches Work Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. The therapist offers empathy and acceptance while clients set the pace and topics. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental place to sort feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions include simple exercises and experiments to change unhelpful thinking and build better routines. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood shifts, and many everyday struggles.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, blends acceptance with values-driven action. It helps people make room for difficult feelings while still moving toward what matters to them. ACT can support coping with change, stress, and chronic worries.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Caitlyn will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different tools to see what fits best.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, follow ongoing work between sessions, and revisit techniques when they matter most. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep progress consistent while adapting to each person's schedule and communication style.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Caitlyn address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep and eating problems, and workplace or career stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is warm and nonjudgmental, combining client-centered listening with practical strategies. Sessions often include goal-setting, problem solving, and mindfulness exercises when helpful.
What is her professional background?
Caitlyn holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University and has ten years of experience, including work in addiction recovery and mental health services.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - with license number PA LPC PC010815 and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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