Caitlin J. C. McAvoy, LCSW

Experience 

Caitlin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Caitlin graduated from UCONN with a BS in Communications Disorders with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies in 2008. She pursued a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology but recognized her strong desire to help others by becoming a therapist. Caitlin earned her Master's in Social Work from UCONN School of Social Work in 2012 with a focus on group work.

 Caitlin completed her internship work on the inpatient psychiatric unit at Bristol Hospital as well as the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for the State of Connecticut. She has worked in a variety of settings since that time, including the Institute of Living with individuals with mental health and substance abuse disorders, in-home work reuniting families with parental substance use, as well as being a School Social Worker. Before working solely in private practice, Caitlin supervised an in-home program for pregnant and new mothers.

She began private practice work in 2015 and opened Sky Meadow Counseling in 2022, expanding to Sky Meadow Counseling and Wellness after recognizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach to therapy. Caitlin utilizes a client centered approach, focused on the strengths of each individual with a holistic view. She strives to create a safe and welcoming environment to build a relationship with each client that she works with. 

Specialties, Certifications and Training

Caitlin is certified in Chronic Pain Reprocessing, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reiki II, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is currently trained in EMDR ( Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ) and Havening, actively working towards certification in both.
Caitlin is a Lyme Literate therapist, focused on helping individuals as well as their supports through diagnosis and treatment. Due to personal and professional experiences, Caitlin recognizes the importance of healing physically as well as emotionally from tick borne illness. 

Location and Availability

Caitlin is currently offering in person therapy in Watertown, CT as well as telehealth options .  

Accepting clients by waitlist currently.