CARDINAL NORTH WELLNESS

I came to therapy by way of a writing classroom and a yoga mat. For years I taught English and writing at the university level, and for more than fifteen years I've taught yoga. Both practices are, at their core, about the same thing: paying close attention — to language, to the body, to the places where the two meet and where they diverge. That's the orientation I bring to clinical work.

In recent years, EMDR — Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing — has become the center of my practice, and for good reason. Of all the modalities I've trained in and used, EMDR consistently produces the deepest and most lasting change. It works at the level where trauma actually lives: not in the story we tell about what happened, but in the nervous system, in the body, in the places that talk therapy alone doesn't always reach. I'm currently on the path toward EMDR consultation, which reflects not a career pivot but a deepening commitment to work I find genuinely transformative.

I also draw on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic IFS, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, visualization, meditation, and somatic approaches — integrated in service of the individual, not applied by formula.

I've been a therapist for more than six years, working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, PTSD and CPTSD, insomnia, addiction, and the quieter but equally serious struggles — self-esteem, boundaries, life balance, the feeling of being stuck somewhere between where you are and where you thought you'd be. I take all of it seriously. Especially the hard-to-name stuff.

What I can promise is a space that's genuinely non-judgmental, a relationship built on trust and collaboration, and a commitment to figuring out together what actually helps. Therapy isn't something I do to clients. It's something we do together.

If any of this resonates, I'd love to hear from you.

With over 15 years of experience in social work and mental health counseling, she specializes in supporting adults navigating a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. Her practice is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based care, helping clients build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful, lasting change.

She works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, substance misuse, self-esteem challenges, focus and concentration difficulties, and patterns of co-dependency. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and incorporate a variety of trusted therapeutic modalities—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based approaches, and Strengths-Based Therapy.

Her approach is empathetic, non-judgmental, and rooted in the belief that healing is possible for everyone. She strives to foster hope, encourage positive thinking, and create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and empowered.

Caitlin offers both in-person and telehealth psychotherapy for adults across New Hampshire. And accepts several major insurance plans, including Anthem, Carelon/Wellsense, Evernorth (formerly Cigna), Harvard Pilgrim, NH Healthy Families/AmBetter, Optum, and United Healthcare. Self-pay options are also available.

To schedule an appointment or inquire about services, please email her at cmiftari.licsw.mladc@gmail.com.