Kaitlin Dent

Kaitlin completed her master’s degrees in counseling and Mental Health Services and Professional Counseling at the University of Pennsylvania. She is currently working on her PhD in Counseling Psychology at the University of Northern Colorado. She has clinical experience working in a variety of settings, including the VA, university training clinic, inpatient, community mental health, and private practice. Kaitlin has worked with veterans, first responders, and individuals across the lifespan for concerns such as trauma, suicidal ideation, grief, anxiety, depression, aging, ADHD, autism, and interpersonal conflicts. She also has extensive experience conducting psychological assessments with children, adolescents, and adults for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mood/personality concerns, cognitive/memory issues, and academic difficulties, as well as pre-employment psychological evaluations. Kaitlin has conducted suicide assessments on an inpatient unit and is trained in safety planning and risk assessment. Her clinical and research interests focus on trauma work, particularly in the areas of suicide prevention, intervention, and survivorship. She works diligently to provide evaluations that are comprehensive and efficient.

She practices from a blend of therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Process in Therapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).  Kaitlin strives to create a safe and empathic environment for individuals to process, heal, and navigate the challenges of life. She understands the courage and vulnerability involved in seeking support. Kaitlin is passionate about destigmatizing suicide and meets individuals where they are with compassion, transparency, and a genuine presence.