Kaitlyn’s Favorite Quotes:

• "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." - Carl Rogers

• "Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood, for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child’s soul.” - Friedrich Froebel

• "It is an act of bravery to feel your feelings." - Gayle Forman

Kaitlyn Lightfoot

LCSW

(she/her)

* ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS *

ACCEPTS BCBS, AEtnA, & SELF-PAY

Virtual and In-person (Raleigh Office)

Welcome! My name is Kaitlyn Lightfoot and I am a therapist with Nourish. I aim to be a warm, nonjudgmental safe space for individuals to show up as they are and talk, feel, laugh, play, and be creative while we work together. My hope is that my clients learn to embrace their full authentic selves and better understand their needs, feelings, strengths, and their place in this world.

I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in Psychology and later received my Master’s in Social Work from Appalachian State University. I spent my first couple of years post-graduation in Denver, Colorado where I earned my clinical social worker license (LCSW). I relocated back to the Triangle area and now offer sessions in-person in the Raleigh office and via telehealth.

With my social work background, I approach our time together with a trauma-informed systemic lens. I am excited to learn about you, your people, your passions, and explore how you became the person you are in front of me. I often blend a variety of modalities such as Solutions Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness and somatic work, and expressive arts therapy. For those interested in play, I utilize tenants of client-centered play and Synergetic Play Therapy to engage in authentic, connective play and help individuals learn to feel, regulate, and process emotions. I see clients ages 6 and up and am interested in supporting individuals with some of the following (and more):

• Emotional distress

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Identity and exploration of self

• Life changes and transitions

• Academic and work stress

• Interpersonal relationship challenges & boundary setting

• Self-esteem

• Bullying

• Family conflict

When I’m not working, you’ll often find me with a cup of tea, a good book, and my cat curled up on my lap. I also enjoy connecting with loved ones, getting outside, traveling, baking, and crafting. I am proud of you for taking this brave step for your child or yourself, and I look forward to collaborating with you.