Caitlin Sroka-Nelson, LCSW
Clinical Director & Therapist
Hi and welcome to Safe Space! Whether with me or another of our wonderful team members, I hope Safe Space becomes a safe space for you. I started volunteering and working in the mental health field in 2011 and received my Master's of Social Work from the University of Utah in 2016. I have certified training in EMDR, Integrative Somatic Trauma Training (Embodiment Lab), NASW Supervision Training, and Substance Use Disorder Counseling (SUDC). Trauma is my main jam and passion — let's get into those nitty-gritty spaces. I've taken courses and practice evidence-based interventions in DBT, CBT, ACT, animal-assisted therapy, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness-based therapies. I'm passionate about the healing process and staying up to date with the clinical interventions that best serve the people I work with. In my personal life, I experienced a hostile and conservative childhood that ultimately brought me to the profession of social work. I've spent time in your chair of vulnerability — processing, feeling, and growing — and as the therapist, I love providing that space. I bring humor, dark sarcasm, compassion, and a full mind-body-connected experience to our sessions. I attach strongly to the outdoors, moving between the alpine trees and the desert landscapes, and I'm always learning how to be a better human for this planet. I find a lot of pleasure in music, concerts, and the arts — especially when they speak to systems of oppression and social justice. I love all animals, good food and drinks, and I connect strongly to my family and friendships. I'll work alongside you to hold your pain and discomfort so you're not alone in it. I firmly believe in therapeutic rapport — the relationship between you and your therapist — and how important it is to feel trust, safety, and connection. Feel free to meet with me to see if I can be a safe person for your journey. I also have a pup, Manny (hypoallergenic), who brings a calm, lazy-boy energy to our sessions — unless treat-bribing happens, and then it's pure excitement. I'm currently providing supervision, so if you're pursuing this field and seeking supervision for your internship, CSW, or CMHC, feel free to reach out and consider becoming part of our team.
A good match if
- You're healing from trauma and want EMDR or somatic, body-based work
- You want a therapist who brings warmth, humor, and zero judgment
- You care about social justice and want to be met as your whole self
- You're a clinician seeking supervision (internship, CSW, or CMHC) toward licensure
Specialties
- Trauma
- Somatic & body-based healing
- PTSD
- Youth & families
- Substance use
- Mindfulness