Helping humans create hope, balance, & meaning.

A bit about Dr. Caitlyn M. Bennett
Ph.D., LMHC (FL), LMFT (FL), LPC (TX), NCC

Hello and welcome! My name is Caitlyn Bennett (she/her/hers) and I am grateful that you are here and considering what you need to boost and build your mental health & wellness. Life can be filled with obstacles, pain, and uncertainties. It can also feel scary and overwhelming to think about sharing your personal experiences with someone new. However, you do not have to go about exploring personal pains and uncertainties alone. Taking this first step to begin counseling is one of the most important and courageous steps you can take. Because this is an important step in your personal journey, I want to share just a little bit about my approach and background to help you make an informed choice to engage in counseling with me. 
 

My Approach - Holistic & Helpful: In individual, couples, relationship, and family counseling, it takes a great amount of vulnerability and courage to share about personal difficulties. Because of this, I make it a priority to create a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship and space that infuses elements of trust, safety, and understanding. You are the expert storyteller of your lived experiences and one of my main roles is to empower you to share & unpack burdens. 

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I take an integrative approach to therapy, which means I draw from a few different counseling approaches depending on what feels most helpful for you and depending on identified counseling goals. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps us understand and strengthen your relationships (whether with a partner, family members, or within yourself) by exploring the emotions and patterns that shape how you connect. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping you handle difficult thoughts and feelings in a healthier way, while guiding you toward the kind of life you truly want to live. Rather than trying to “get rid of” emotions, we work on building flexibility and clarity so you can move forward with purpose. I also use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful approach for healing from past experiences that may still be affecting you today. EMDR helps you process and release stuck memories so they no longer feel as overwhelming or disruptive. Together, these approaches allow us to tailor therapy to your unique needs, whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or past trauma, so you can feel more grounded, connected, and confident in your life.

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Personal Background: Identities that are important to me include being a partner, mother, daughter, sister, counselor educator, and fierce advocate for others. I am a mother to one little human and three fur babes who bring me joy and happiness. I enjoy chill coffee shops, good books, laughter, poetry, meaningful conversations, and kayaking. 

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Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Counselor Education 

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Graduate Certificate - Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology

All degrees were earned from the University of Central Florida - Go Knights!

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Counseling Credentials

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC; Florida - MH 15032)

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT; Florida - MT 4120)

Qualified Supervisor, Registered MHC & MFT Interns (Florida)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC; Texas - #81119)

National Certified Counselor (NCC - #717287 )

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Advanced Professional Trainings

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained

Gottman Method Couples Therapy: Levels 1 & 2 Trained

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT): Core Skills & Externship Trained

Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFiT): Essentials Trained

Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT): Essentials Trained