Caitlin Adolphsen (she/her) is under the direct supervision of Dr. Michael Richardson, EdD, LPC, LCPC. Caitlin is currently pursuing her Master of Education degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling as well as a Graduate Certificate in Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Caitlin earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Truman State University and completed a minor in Disability Studies. Caitlin is a proud student member of the American Counseling Association. Caitlin strives to acknowledge the whole person and their intersecting identities to provide authentic care. She has completed suicide prevention and Safe Zone trainings and continues to explore how to create inclusive spaces in order to foster healing. Caitlin has experience working with individuals presenting with life transitions, relationship challenges, gender and sexual identity struggles, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance/alcohol use disorders, trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and grief. Caitlin aspires to continue therapeutic work with all populations, specifically individuals of the LGBTQIA+ community, aging adults, veterans, family members of veterans, survivors of sexual trauma, and survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). It is Caitlin’s belief that therapy is a journey in which the counselor is present to empower individuals to find their voice. She aims to create therapeutic relationships which aid clients toward processing and ultimately healing. Caitlin works to cater interventions to clients’ needs all while maintaining a collaborative environment throughout the therapeutic process. Caitlin looks forward to welcoming anyone ready to start their healing journey!