Caycee Terrell-Vining

What was your path to becoming a therapist? What inspired you to choose this profession?

I was attracted to this work by my high school counselor. My school counselor was a great listener as well as source of support and strength for me. I wanted to do that for others. Life gets hard and sometimes we need someone to be there and listen.

What does a first session with you look like?

During the first session, we will spend some time getting to know each other and discuss what issues or feelings have brought you here. The first session is about us building rapport or connection, as well as exploring your strengths and barriers and what you want to get out of this journey.

How do you determine therapy goals with clients? What does that process look like?

I approach goal setting as a team effort. You the client are the expert on you, and I trust that you know what goals you would like to work on. I am here to help you create the goals. Collaboration is key in our work together. We work together to develop individualized goals that are attainable and reflect your needs and strengths.

Work history

I have substantial work experience as a counselor. I worked as a Domestic Violence Survivor advocate which really allowed me to develop person centered skills and relate to my clients at their pace and meet them where they are. I also worked as a Mental Health Professional with a Mental Health Rehab Agency and as a School Counselor for five years in which I employed cognitive behavioral techniques and solution focused interventions to allow children and adults to explore how their thoughts, feelings and actions influence their behaviors and decisions. Working as a College and Career Coach allowed me to use solution focused and person centered skills to help high school students become knowledgeable about what their options were for the future and to make decisions for the future. My work as a Utilization Reviewer allowed me to work with providers by advocating for the client to ensure that they receive the best care. My current work as a Behavioral Health Clinical Liaison allows me to do what I love which is collaborate with providers to make sure that they are supported and that the clients have the best possible outcomes for success in treatment.