Kaitlyn DeBona
LSW
Kaitlyn is a Pittsburgh native who received a bachelor’s degree in social work from Slippery Rock University in 2011 and a master’s degree in social work from PennWest University, California in 2014. Kaitlyn is experienced in working with adolescents, including in psychiatric rehabilitation and drug and alcohol settings.
Kaitlyn has resided in Mount Lebanon with her husband for three years and intends to raise their two toddlers here. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family and dog Pumpkin. She also enjoys cooking, staying active, and reading.
From a young age, Kaitlyn was fascinated by the power of human connection and the resilience of the human spirit. She is very excited to join Outreach Teen and begin helping adolescents in the community.
Treatment Approach:
- CBT
- DBT
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Strengths-Based
- Trauma-Focused
Specialties:
- Adjustment Issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Interpersonal Problems
- Lack of Motivation
- Life Adjustment/Transitions
- Parent Coaching & Consultation
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Anxiety
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Social Media Dependence
- Stress Management
- Substance Abuse
- Theraplay
- Trauma and PTSD
- *Executive Functioning - ASD issues
- *Trauma
- *Disordered Eating
*Upon consultation, in consideration of therapeutic value, only with individualized assessment.
Client Focus:
- Early Elementary (5-7 years)
- Elementary (8-10 years)
- Pre-Teen (11-12 years)
- Teenagers (13-17 years)
- Young Adults (18-21 years)
Children from 5 years, adolescents, emerging adults (college age students).
Modality:
- Families
- Group
- Individuals
- Parent/Child
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