About Caitlin Moore, CMHC
I’m Caitlin Moore, CMHC, founder of Soul Perch Counseling and a Utah therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and difficult relationship patterns. I help adults understand the patterns keeping them stuck and make meaningful changes in how they feel, respond, and relate to others.
My style is warm, collaborative, and practical. I give you space to process while also asking questions, offering perspective, and helping you turn insight into lasting change. I provide online therapy to adults throughout Utah.
Who I Work With
Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware adults who understand a lot about themselves and still find themselves stuck in patterns they want to change. I specialize in working with adults experiencing:
Trauma and PTSD, including childhood trauma and relationship wounds
Anxiety, chronic overthinking, and perfectionism
Intense emotions, shame spirals, emotional shutdown, or difficulty recovering after conflict
People-pleasing, fear of rejection, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling responsible for other people’s emotions
Painful memories, triggers, or beliefs about themselves that continue to effect the present
Patterns that make sense intellectually but remain difficult to change
How I approach Therapy
I balance practical change with deeper work. We’ll look at what is happening now, what may have shaped those patterns, what keeps them going, and what can help them change.
Sometimes that means building skills for anxiety, overwhelm, conflict, or intense emotions. Other times, we may work more directly with past experiences, deeply held beliefs, or relationship patterns that continue to affect your life.
I take an active and collaborative role in therapy. I’ll ask questions, help you notice patterns, offer perspective, teach skills when useful, and gently challenge you when something important deserves attention. You remain an active participant in deciding what we work on and what pace feels manageable.
What It’s Like Working With Me
Warm & Direct
I want you to feel understood, and I’ll also point out patterns or blind spots that may be keeping you stuck.
Collaborative
I bring clinical training and an outside perspective. You bring expertise in your own life. We use both to figure out what is actually helpful.
Practical & Engaged
I’ve been described as a “get stuff done” therapist. We’ll take time to understand the problem and then we’ll get right to work with moving toward meaningful changes in everyday life.
Human
Therapy can involve painful and serious things, and there is still room for humor, curiosity, and being yourself. I don’t expect you to perform therapy “perfectly” or show up as anyone other than yourself.
Approaches I Use
Treatment is tailored to what you are struggling with and what we are trying to change. Approaches I commonly draw from include:
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I use EMDR for painful memories, triggers, and deeply ingrained beliefs that continue to feel unresolved. When EMDR is appropriate, I use the full eight-phase protocol and spend time preparing for processing before we begin.Learn more about EMDR →
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I use DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)-Informed therapy for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, communicating effectively, and navigating difficult relationship moments. Learn more about DBT-Informed Therapy →
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I use IFS (Internal Family Systems)-informed therapy for understanding protective responses and conflicting parts of yourself with greater curiosity and compassion.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can be especially useful for understanding anxiety, changing patterns that reinforce worry or avoidance, tolerating uncertainty, and making choices based on what matters most to you.
Training and Credentials
Education
MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Northwestern University, 2024
Licensure
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC), Utah #13913994-6004
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Professional Memberships
American Counseling Association (ACA)
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
I pursue ongoing training in trauma treatment, EMDR, and evidence-based approaches so that the work we do together is informed by current research and clinical knowledge.
When I maY Not Be The Best Fit
My practice may not be the appropriate level or type of care when:
an unmanaged eating disorder is the primary treatment concern
substance use or addiction is the primary treatment concern
you are seeking a custody, forensic, or other legal evaluation
recent suicidal behavior requires a higher level of care than weekly outpatient therapy
you are primarily looking for executive-function or ADHD coaching
you are seeking an emotional support animal (ESA) letter — I do not provide ESA letters as I am not trained in the legal considerations
If you aren’t sure whether your needs fall within my scope of practice, reach out or book a 15-minute consultation.
Why “Soul Perch”?
The name Soul Perch comes from Emily Dickinson’s poem “Hope” is the thing with feathers, where hope is described as something “that perches in the soul.”
That image captures something I value about therapy: creating space to understand what has happened, reconnect with yourself, and begin moving toward something different. Soul Perch Counseling was created to be a place for that kind of work.
Ready to See If We’re a Good Fit?
Finding a therapist is personal, and a website can only tell you so much. A free 15-minute consultation gives you a chance to tell me a little about what’s bringing you to therapy, ask questions, and get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit.