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Kaitlyn Tetreault

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday struggles

LPC Connecticut

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn Tetreault, LPC, supports adults navigating stress, anxiety, grief, addiction recovery, depression, and major life changes. She emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and work toward clearer priorities and coping strategies.

Background and approach

Clients seeking help with relationship difficulties, family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, or career questions will find a steady, person-focused presence. With ten years of clinical experience in Connecticut, Kaitlyn blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness-informed approaches to tailor practical, skills-based work to each person’s needs.

She often uses motivational interviewing to help clients clarify ambivalence and find internal motivation for change. Throughout the therapeutic process she collaborates with clients to set realistic goals and to develop strategies that fit real-life routines and responsibilities.

Kaitlyn encourages anyone considering therapy to recognize that reaching out is a meaningful first step. She aims to provide supportive guidance and active listening while helping clients build tools for long-term resilience and healthier patterns of thinking and behaving.

Integrating practical approaches for online healing

Many clients benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy because it focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new, more effective ways of responding to stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. CBT is goal-oriented and often includes homework or exercises to practice skills between sessions.

Client-centered therapy is another key influence in her work and emphasizes empathy, active listening, and meeting people where they are. This approach helps foster a trusting therapeutic relationship and supports clients in discovering their own solutions. Mindfulness therapy complements these methods by teaching present-moment awareness and techniques to reduce reactivity, which can be useful for managing cravings, grief reactions, and intense emotions.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and she collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide whether to emphasize skill-building, reflective exploration, or mindful practices.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit consistent care into busy schedules. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from wherever they are in Connecticut and to choose the interaction style that feels most comfortable for them, supporting continuity and practical application of skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kaitlyn help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and career-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to build practical skills and support personal insight.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has ten years of professional experience working in Connecticut and has supported clients across a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LPC credential with licence number CT LPC 003396 and practices in Connecticut.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients and provides services to those within her licensed jurisdiction.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English