
Caitlin (Cate) Desjardins
(Avoid pronouns, use my first name)
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
I offer insight-oriented depth therapy for people committed to transforming their lives. I specialize in working with emerging adults (18-35).
In individual therapy, I help my patients tell their story, make sense of their story, and own their story. I enjoy working with people who are looking to grow personally, deepen their relationships with themselves and others, and move beyond coping to create a fulfilling, satisfying life for themselves. Many people I work with have had ongoing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress for years. When other forms of therapy haven’t proven to be helpful, I offer a personalized, relationship-focused approach that helps you get to the root of what’s holding you back. I also provide long-term therapy for adults navigating identity development, career uncertainty, and the lingering impact of complex trauma. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and inclusive of neurodivergent individuals, and I welcome clients who are exploring questions around identity, belonging, and emotional resilience. I offer in-person sessions in Michigan as well as secure virtual therapy for residents across the state. I am currently in-network with Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and Priority Health, and I work with clients to make therapy accessible and sustainable over time.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Parenting Concerns
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Constructivist
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Dream Interpretation
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Object Relations Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Self Psychology
- Transference Focused Therapy (TFP)
- Narrative Therapy
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Psychoanalysis
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$150 — $200per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Michigan
- Cigna – Michigan
- Priority Health – Michigan
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Out-of-network insurance
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Master Social Worker, Clinical
6801098085, Michigan