Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Caitlin Villa (“Dr. V”) is a warm, approachable psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and families. She strives to create a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel comfortable being themselves, exploring challenges, and developing skills that can help them feel more confident and connected in their everyday lives.
Dr. Villa earned her Doctorate and Master’s degree in School Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver, an American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited program. She received her undergraduate degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Dr. Villa completed her predoctoral internship with Denver Public Schools, where she provided counseling and comprehensive psychological evaluations to children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds. Her clinical training has also included experience in hospital and public-school settings, giving her a strong understanding of the many factors that can influence a child’s emotional, social, behavioral, and academic well-being.
Dr. Caitlin Villa believes that therapy works best when children and families feel genuinely understood, supported, and involved in the process. Her style is warm, open, and collaborative, and she tailors treatment to each client’s unique needs, strengths, developmental stage, and family context.
Using an integrative approach, Dr. Villa draws from cognitive-behavioral, developmental, and relational evidence-based treatments. She helps clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. She helps her clients recognize unhelpful thinking patterns, develop healthier ways of responding to difficult emotions, and build greater confidence in navigating challenges.
Dr. Villa also recognizes that children do not experience challenges in isolation. Relationships, family dynamics, school experiences, culture, and identity can all shape how a young person understands themselves and the world around them. She values each client’s individual background and works collaboratively with clients and families to help them build on their strengths, deepen their understanding of themselves, and move toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Dr. Villa has completed training in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), an evidence-based approach that helps parents and caregivers support children and adolescents experiencing anxiety and related challenges.
She is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), APA Division 53 (Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology), the Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists (VACP), and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).