Kaitlyn Farmer

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who primarily works with men who are struggling with relationships, communication, emotional regulation, or anger. I work with men who may find themselves having the same arguments with their partner, shutting down during difficult conversations, struggling to express their emotions, becoming easily frustrated or angry, or having difficulty managing their reactions when things don’t go as planned.

Many of the men I work with know they want something to change but aren't always sure how to make that happen. You may be successful and confident in other areas of your life but find that relationships and emotions are where things become more difficult. Therapy can be an opportunity to better understand those patterns and learn how to respond differently.

I want my clients to know that you don't have to come into therapy with everything figured out. You just need to be willing to be honest, take a look at what's happening, and work toward making meaningful changes.

My approach is direct, practical, and collaborative. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard and understood, but I also believe that therapy should challenge you. I’m not going to simply tell you what you want to hear. When appropriate, I will ask difficult questions, point out patterns, and challenge you to look at your role in situations and relationships.

I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. We’ll look at what happens before you react, what may be driving your response, and how you can develop healthier ways to communicate, manage anger, regulate emotions, and handle conflict.

I also believe therapy doesn't have to feel stiff or overly serious. Humor is part of my approach, because sometimes being able to laugh, even when looking at difficult situations, can make it easier to be honest and create meaningful change.

My goal isn't to change who you are. It's to help you develop greater awareness and control over how you respond, so you can build healthier relationships and feel more in control of your life.

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and understand what brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about what's been going on, what you’re struggling with, and what you would like to be different.

Depending on what brings you in, we may talk about your relationships, communication, anger, emotional regulation, conflict, stress, or patterns that keep showing up in your life. I'll ask questions to better understand how you think, feel, and respond in different situations.

You can also expect me to be engaged and direct from the beginning. I’ll start helping you identify patterns and areas we can work on rather than simply collecting information for the entire session.

You don't need to know exactly what you need from therapy before you walk through the door. You can show up as you are, and we'll figure out where to start together.