Where your story matters.
Meet the Therapist
Welcome! I’m Kaitlyn.
I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Vasquez, LCSW-S, at Inspired Practice LLC, supporting children (8+), teens, young adults, and parents, and families as they navigate life’s most overwhelming moments, together.
As an Asian American, mixed-identity, and neurodivergent clinician, I bring both lived experience and clinical training into to the room. I’m especially passionate about helping clients explore identity, belonging, and the emotional weight of feeling “in between.”
My background in crisis intervention, psychiatric care, and community mental health allows me to support clients through ADHD and executive functioning challenges, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, emotional dysregulation, and the kinds of stress that often go unseen by others.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based care. I meet you where you are, help you make sense of what feels overwhelming, and walk alongside you as you move toward clarity and healing.
At Starfish Therapy, you’ll find an affirming space where your safety, your identity, and your story matter.
Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your family, you can schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
About Starfish Therapy
Why Starfish Therapy Exists
Starfish Therapy exists because I know what it feels like to struggle in silence. As a teenager and young adult, I faced my own battles with mental health. I often felt unseen, unheard, and without a safe place to turn. Those experiences shaped me—and they also planted the seed for the therapist I’ve become today.
I became a social worker because I wanted to give others what I never had: a safe, welcoming space where your story is heard, validated, and honored. Starfish therapy is about meeting people where they are, offering compassion and guidance, and walking alongside you as you navigate life’s hardest lessons.
The Story Behind the Name
The name Starfish Therapy comes from the starfish story. In the story, thousands of starfish are stranded on the beach, A girl begins throwing them back into the ocean, one by one. When asked why she bothers—since she can’t possibly save them all—she tosses another into the waves and says, “it mattered to that one.”
The story reflects what I believe about therapy. I know I can’t take away all the pain in the world. But I can make a difference for the person in front of me. And in your journey, you matter.
At Starfish Therapy, I hold space for your story—no matter how heavy, chaotic, or overwhelming it feels—because you healing matters here.
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Healing doesn’t have to happen alone. Reach out, let’s begin your next chapter together. If you’re in crisis, please text or call 988.