Acuity Counseling Therapist Bio

Caitlyn Hynes, MSW, LICSW

Individual Therapist

Caitlyn enjoys working with preteens, teens, young adults and their families as well as individual adults. She partners with clients to find a therapeutic approach tailored to their unique strengths, goals, and areas where support is needed. Caitlyn considers each therapeutic relationship a privilege, knowing the strength clients possess to share their hopes, challenges and resilience. 

Counseling with Adolescents and Teens
Caitlyn has several years of experience working with children, youth, birth, and foster families in the contexts of domestic and refugee and immigrant foster care systems as well as counseling. She supports youth through the many highs and lows of navigating the transition from childhood to adulthood, including self discovery, family and peer relationships, and seeking independence. Caitlyn engages creatively and with a sense of humor to connect with youth in an authentic, meaningful way.  

Counseling with Individual Adults
Caitlyn supports clients to uncover and enhance their many strengths as they share stories that often include trauma, adversity, tenacity and triumph. She listens with unconditional positive regard and engages as clients best see fit. Whether that means simply providing a safe environment in which to process or using more structured therapeutic techniques, Caitlyn will work alongside you to support you in achieving your short and long-term wellness goals.

How I Can Help
Caitlyn’s professional and personal experience have afforded Caitlyn opportunities to work with people of all ages from various racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as gender and sexual identities. She understands the importance of working with clients to integrate their culture, personal and family histories into their treatment and consider how their social location impacts their mental wellness. Caitlyn looks forward to learning how best she can support you to live the life that you desire.

Areas of Specialization

• Adjustment, life transitions
• Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders
• Trauma