Caryn Vandergriff

I want therapy to feel like a space where you’re truly heard, understood, and not judged. Together, we’ll create a supportive, honest relationship where you can show up as your real self and work toward the changes that matter most to you. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, grief, stress, personality disorders, substance use, and co‐occurring concerns, and I draw on my crisis work background to support you through really tough moments. I also love helping you understand how your brain, emotions, and behaviors work so you can make changes that last beyond our sessions.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based care. I pull from CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness, and I’ll always tailor what we do to your needs and strengths instead of using a one-size-fits-all plan. Together, we’ll notice patterns that keep you stuck, build practical coping tools, and strengthen your resilience—balancing gentle challenge with steady support.

In our first session, we’ll slow down and get a clear picture of what brought you here, what feels hard, what’s going well, and what you hope will be different. I’ll ask about your history, relationships, and any past therapy, and you’ll have space to ask me questions and see if I feel like the right fit. You don’t need to have it all figured out before you start—we’ll sort it out together, one step at a time.