About Kaytee

PSYCHOTHERAPIST, AUTHOR, EDUCATOR

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Work with me!

Hi! I’m Kaytlyn! Most call me Kaytee.

I work with survivors of traumatic families. I am also a survivor, so I get it. And having a therapist who “gets it” can make a world of difference!

Feelings and symptoms stay with us as a result of our experiences, showing up in our relationships, friendships, even in our professional life.

Many of us were scapegoated or blamed- first for the abuse and then after coming out about it. This can make it even harder to heal.

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.

Work with me to explore how these experiences show up, and how to heal.

My passions

  • Soft cardigans (It’s a therapist thing)

  • Sushi. Lots of sushi

  • A good cup of coffee (or two)

  • Animals- Especially rescues. And chubby ones.

Education

  • BA Psychology, Clark University, 2009

  • MSW- Tulane University, 2012

  • PhD- Michigan State University, expected 2028

  • Licensed in Louisiana, Maine, and Michigan

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