Meet Caitlin
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Caitlin MacCalla, M.A, LMFT She/Her
Online Only
Caitlin is a trauma-informed therapist with an intersectional lens. She has been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 17 years. Caitlin has worked in both the social services sector and clinical-based settings. She is formally trained as a narrative therapist and specializes in working with children/adolescents, blended families, bi-cultural/racial couples/families, co-parenting counseling, and divorce.
Caitlin has been Licensed by the state of California for 17 years and has worked in the field of mental health and social services for over 20.
CA License #47854
Her Areas of Expertise include:
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adolescent mental health
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divorce, co-parenting and blended family issues
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couples work
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family systems work
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female empowerment work
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trauma, loss, and mood disorders
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forensic psychology
Her professional experience as a clinician includes:
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K-12 School Counseling
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Executive Function Coaching
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Working with neurodivergent clients
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Working with youth in foster care
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Facilitating group counseling/therapy
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Family and Dependency Court
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Sex offender treatment
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Managing treatment teams
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Non-profit work
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Domestic Violence Prevention
Her Approach to Therapy:
Caitlin utilizes a strength based model of treatment while co-creating a strong new narrative in her clients lives, that supports their
ability to sustain strong emotional mental health.
She also recognizes the importance of acknowledging systems of oppression that impact our mental health, the importance of cultural humility in the therapeutic relationship and the necessity of being anti-racist as an effective clinician.
Personal Highlight:
Caitlin cherishes quality time with her family. In her spare time she loves to cook/bake, read and plan
fun outings with her son.
