Hi! I’m Kaytlyn! Most call me Kaytee.

I am a therapist who works with those who have survived traumatic families. I am also a survivor, so I get it. Many of us lived through trauma and dysfunction, and are struggling with how to live a happy and fulfilling life with all of the lingering feelings and symptoms that stay with us.

Experiences of trauma within our family of origin do not end when we leave home. Maybe we were scapegoated or blamed- first for the abuse and then after coming out about it. This blame and shame stays with us. We notice the impacts of our history in our relationships, friendships, even in our professional life.

In my professional and my personal experience, I have noticed a connection between domestic violence and family violence. Many of us grow up and enter relationships that mimic the dysfunction we experienced with our caregivers. It takes time to learn to understand and break these patterns. My books and articles explore how these experiences show up, and how to learn to work through- or live with- them.

A little about me:

I’m a millennial: I’ll keep my skinny jeans and ankle socks, but I don’t like avocado toast!

Nerdy and neurodivergent: Autistic (and some ADHD)

INFJ: The outgoing introvert. I’ll have you laughing with my dad jokes, then I will hibernate and recover from the social interaction.

Queer: 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

Femme: Love dresses and nail polish, but no heels here.

Coffee order: Vanilla latte (and a good pumpkin spice)

Curly: Yes, it’s natural. And no, I have never straightened it 😉 (okay, maybe once)

Cat mom: To three baby chonks who are my whole world. I am child-free by choice, and they are my children. (But, I have the most respect for parents! You all have the most difficult job in the world- especially those who are breaking cycles!)

My passions

• Soft cardigans (It’s a therapist thing)

• Sushi. Lots of sushi

• A good cup of coffee (or two)

• Animals- especially rescues

• Visiting new places

Education

• BA Psychology, Clark University, 2009

• MSW- Tulane University, 2012

• PhD- Michigan State University, currently enrolled

• Licensed in Louisiana and Michigan