Kaitlin Silkowitz

Kaitlin Silkowitz, LICSW, is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist with a deep belief in the resilience of individuals. She cultivates a healthy therapeutic relationship that fosters trust, healing, and personal growth. Her approach to therapy is rooted in the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance—the collaborative connection between client and therapist. With a strength-based perspective, Kaitlin listens deeply and reflects to ensure a non-judgmental, safe environment for her clients. Her passion lies in assisting individuals in fully processing their past experiences to thrive in their relationships with themselves, others, and the world around them. Kaitlin specializes in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and utilizes trauma-informed interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She also draws from her extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Her areas of interest encompass anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief/loss, eating disorders, and relationship issues. Since 2012, Kaitlin has had the privilege of working with a diverse clientele—from pre-adolescents to older adults—in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her experience includes a background in mental health services for Veterans Affairs, contributing to research focused on reducing suicide risks among veterans through telehealth.