Get to know Caity Cavanaugh, LPCC (She|Her)

Caity sitting in her office.

Embedded Counselor, College of Nursing & UC Online

Caity Cavanaugh, she/her, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) located in UC College of Nursing Procter Hall 208. She is the embedded counselor for the College of Nursing and UC online. She graduated from UC with a BA in Psychology, and from Northern Kentucky University for her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is currently working on gaining her supervision credential.

Her therapeutic approach is broad and typically based around client’s needs and personal strengths. She is informed by DBT, Humanistic, and strength-based theories. She has a strong interest in working with high achieving individuals, concerns with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, relationship issues, trauma/grief and exploring identity. Her approach is collaborative, and she views herself as a partner in her client’s mental wellness. She believes that the therapeutic relationship provides a safe and supportive space to explore new facets of yourself. She has historically worked with clients from marginalized communities and has a passion for supporting others with a DEI lens.

Coping skills, I recommend to clients that I actually use myself:  I am a big proponent of moving your body. This could be through dance, exercise, walking etc. I also find creative outlets to be helpful. I enjoy baking/cooking and allowing myself to try new recipes to help get me out of my head and it makes me feel good to accomplish a small task.

Currently I am listening to this podcast: Stuff You Should Know, I love learning new things and exploring topics I otherwise wouldn’t have known about!

If I wasn’t in this line of work, I would be: a Veterinarian, I love all animals!Replace with your text