Caitlyn Melott, LMHCA
Caitlyn Melott
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (WA), Professional Counselor Associate (OR)
About Caitlyn as a Counselor
Caitlyn Melott is a Licensed Mental Health Counseling Associate in Washington and a Professional Counseling Associate in Oregon. She provides in-person counseling in Camas, WA, and offers online sessions for residents of both Washington and Oregon. Caitlyn’s is directly supervised by Blake Arnold.
Caitlyn provides a nurturing and secure environment where individuals can explore the multifaceted aspects of their lives. Her approach is rooted in deep empathy and an unwavering commitment to non-judgmental positive regard, ensuring that each client feels truly heard and valued. Caitlyn’s goal is to create a space where clients can fully embrace their authentic selves and initiate meaningful, lasting change.
In her practice, Caitlyn primarily employs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Through ACT, she helps clients cultivate psychological flexibility, allowing them to accept and work through their thoughts and feelings rather than being controlled by them. By focusing on aligning actions with core values, Caitlyn empowers clients to live more fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. She also integrates Psychoanalytic techniques when beneficial, such as exploring unconscious motivations, analyzing dreams, and engaging in free association, to provide a deeper understanding of the self.
Caitlyn specializes in helping individuals navigate a range of challenges, including stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, and work-life balance. She is particularly experienced in addressing postpartum anxiety and depression, recognizing the unique struggles that new parents face.
Caitlyn is dedicated to assisting clients in recognizing and affirming their own worth as a central part of her therapeutic approach. Her counseling style is calm and gentle, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences and exploring their inner worlds. With Caitlyn’s compassionate support, clients are empowered to navigate their challenges and achieve meaningful personal growth.
Training
Caitlyn earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in 2024 and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Multnomah University. Her counseling approach is integrative, blending techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychoanalysis, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Rates
Monday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesdays 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesdays 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
All appointments must be scheduled in advance
Caitlyn is able to offer supervisory billing under her direct supervisor in order to offer in-network benefits and rates for clients with Kaiser Permanente NW Commercial Insurance and PacificSource Commercial Insurance.
Caitlyn is an out-of-network provider and is able to provide superbills (“therapy receipts”) to any client who wishes to use his/her out-of-network benefits with all other commercial insurance carriers.
When exploring your out-of-network benefits, ask your insurance about the deductible, reimbursement, and process for submitting superbills.
Counselors and providers are better able to protect your personal and health information with the greatest degree of privacy when you pay privately for your services without using insurance. Your records remain free from any audit or compliance check. You have the most flexibility and control in deciding the session frequency, longevity, content, and interventions. Mental health diagnoses are not provided to your insurance.
Counseling Specialties
- Pregnancy & Postpartum Distress, Depression, Anxiety
- Women’s Issues
- Anxiety & Depression
- Trauma
- Communication difficulties
- Life Transitions
- Work-Life Balance/Burnout
- LGBTQIA+
Counseling Services
- Individuals
- Teens (13-18)
- Young Adults (18+)
- Adults
Additional Information
| In her free time, Caitlyn dives into fantasy novels, experiments with new baking recipes, and seeks out charming coffee shops. However, nothing beats relaxing on the couch with her beloved cat, Sweet Pea. When the weather is sunny, Caitlyn channels her creativity into painting landscapes and clouds, finding inspiration whether she’s at a park, among the trees, or by the ocean. She often escapes to the beach to unwind, savor a good book, and soak up the natural beauty. Embracing her Christian worldview, Caitlyn is also open to weaving spiritual elements into her counseling if desired. |