
Caitlin (Cate) Desjardins
(They/Them/Theirs)
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
I offer relationship-focused depth therapy for people committed to transforming their lives. I specialize in working with gender diverse individuals.
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 work with people from all backgrounds, but I offer a specialized focus in working with gender diverse individuals and people who identify as belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community. In addition to psychotherapy, I also offer time-limited consultations for clinicians, parents, family members, and community groups who are looking to expand and deepen their understanding of gender and sexuality as it relates to different aspects of relationships and experiences.
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
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Michigan
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
Payment methods
- Apple Pay
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
- Paypal
- Venmo
- Zelle
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Master Social Worker, Clinical
6801098085, Michigan