With a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, Caitlyn is passionate about supporting the emotional well-being of children and families. Her work centers on helping young people and their caregivers build stronger connections, deepen emotional awareness, and develop practical tools for navigating life’s challenges.
With a special focus on creating engaging and accessible mental health resources, she strives to make healing and self-discovery a joyful, empowering process. Her approach blends therapeutic insight with creativity, inviting children and caregivers alike to explore both their inner world of feelings and the outer world of possibilities.
Whether Caitlyn is in the therapy room or crafting tools for emotional growth, her goal is to inspire curiosity, resilience, and meaningful relationships that support lifelong mental wellness.
Embark on a heartwarming journey of courage and curiosity in this inspiring children’s book that gently explores mental health, helping kids face their fears and embrace the unknown with courage and curiosity.
Meet a young girl and her loyal dog who dream of exploring the big, wide world beyond their backyard. But when it’s time to take the first step, feelings of fear and anxiety start to grow. What if things go wrong? What if the unknown is just too scary?
With mindfulness tools, emotional regulation techniques, and interactive storytelling, this book helps children and their caregivers recognize their feelings, find courage in uncertainty, and discover the magic of trying something new—even when it feels hard.
Perfect for children ages 4+, this story supports emotional development, introduces simple tools for managing anxiety, and encourages a growth mindset for life’s everyday adventures.
A perfect read for families, classrooms, and therapists who want to nurture resilience, curiosity, and emotional awareness in young readers.
**This is a signed copy of Adventure Paws: The First Step of a Big Adventure. For every book purchased, there will be one book donated to a child in an under-resourced community.
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I am passionate about bringing mental health resources to communities worldwide. I hope this book fosters social and emotional learning and connection for kids and their caregivers