Caroline Hatfield
You already have the strength, compassion, and creativity you need, let’s uncover it together.
Caroline Hatfield, LLMSW
Limited License Master Social Worker, State of Michigan
The University of Michigan, MSW | Vanderbilt University, BA
Passionate about treating trauma, and folks experiencing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and body dissatisfaction.
Couples & Individual Therapy.
Uses Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) or “Parts Work” to help clients cultivate curiosity, compassion, and acceptance toward their own inner world.
In her eclectic practice, she also weaves Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), creative arts therapies, as well as somatic strategies and mindfulness activities.
Her approach is collaborative, trusting the client’s intuition and expertise in their own experience while facilitating deeper self-discovery and growth, radical self-acceptance.
“We experience life in relationship - with our loved ones, our body, our inner child, and our present self - and these relationships are where we heal. With a trauma-informed lens, collaborative philosophy, and creative strategies, I would be honored to support you on your journey to radical self-acceptance and fulfilling relationships with yourself and others.”
Caroline began her career in the entrepreneurship world, building programs and coaching founders through the early stages of starting their businesses. Supporting individuals through feelings like imposter syndrome, loneliness, and burnout, Caroline helped business owners reconnect to their values, communicate their needs, and manage overwhelming emotions. It was there she realized that her deepest calling was to dedicate her life to a career in mental health. So, she transitioned from the world of startups to complete an MSW from The University of Michigan School of Social Work.
As the daughter and granddaughter of artists, Caroline has been creating art longer than she can remember. She has always found it a powerful way to find balance, reduce anxiety, and move through sadness. In 2016, Caroline cofounded The Forge, an artist residency committed to collaboration, creative career development, and inclusive community. There she coached bourgeoning artists through their own expressive paths, as well as hosted classes and events aimed at building a safe community for creation, vulnerability, and a lot of laughter. More recently in her career as a Social Worker, Caroline more formally integrates art and psychotherapy, supporting her clients through creative ways of expressing emotions, needs, and traumas.
Caroline is passionate about working with individuals who have experienced trauma, suffer from anxiety or depression, and experience disordered eating or body dissatisfaction. She is also committed to helping partners find fulfilling relationships through couples therapy. In addition to creative arts therapies, Caroline utilizes Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) or “Parts Work” to help clients cultivate curiosity, compassion, and acceptance toward their own inner world. In her eclectic practice, she also employs elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as somatic strategies and mindfulness activities. Her approach is collaborative, trusting the client’s intuition and expertise in their own experience while facilitating deeper self-discovery and growth.