Caitlin Kline Lindsey, LCSW

Therapist/senior clinician | caitlin@3rdwavetherapy.com | 919-886-4052

When I was a defiant and moody teenager, my parents sought therapy for me. While I now gravitate toward working with adults, therapy was the first place I felt truly supported and understood. That experience gave me insight into how I think and relate to others, and it ultimately inspired me to create an environment for others that feels both validating and encouraging for growth.

I specialize in working with women diagnosed with ADHD later in life, supporting them through the mix of relief, challenges, and self-discovery that comes with a late diagnosis. My style is warm and collaborative, and I believe therapy works best when it feels real. That means I bring a mix of compassion, humor, and directness into sessions. Clients often tell me they appreciate that I don’t sugarcoat things, but I always balance honesty with empathy.

I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify values and move toward what matters most, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to provide practical tools for managing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Underneath it all, I believe the most important part of therapy is the relationship itself, because real progress happens when you feel understood and connected.

If you are looking for a therapist who will listen, challenge you when needed, laugh with you in hard moments, and help you move toward the life you want, I’d love to partner with you.

• Treatment Specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Borderline Personality Disorder

  • Depression & Mood Disorders

  • PTSD, Trauma, & Abuse Recovery

  • Social Anxiety

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Stress Management, Self-Growth, & Coping Tools

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

• Services Provided

  • Couples Therapy

  • Family Therapy

  • Individual Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision

  • EMDR

• Education

  Masters of Social Work, East Carolina University
  Bachelors of Social Work, North Carolina State University

• Experience

  I have worked in both community mental health and private practice settings, supporting individuals and families through a wide range of challenges. My background includes providing in-home therapy for families, collaborating closely with psychiatric care, and delivering treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and couples. These experiences have allowed me to work across diverse populations and strengthen my skills in helping clients navigate complex mental health needs.

  I have completed intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and have advanced skills in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples in achieving their wellness goals and have experience addressing concerns such as depression, generalized anxiety, ADHD, OCD, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and trauma-related challenges.

  My approach is client-centered, evidence-based, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change is possible with the right tools, support, and therapeutic relationship.

• Insurances

  Blue Cross Blue Shield

  Aetna

  North Carolina State Health Plan