Caitlyn Amstutz – MS, LAC

Caitlyn Amstutz is a Licensed Associate Counselor at Christian Counseling Services. She earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University in 2022. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Counseling from Grand Canyon University.

Prior to joining Christian Counseling Services, Caitlyn worked as a respite care provider, offering in-home support to families of children with disabilities. She also spent many years serving in her local church’s children’s ministry, where she developed a passion for walking alongside children, adolescents, and families through life’s challenges.

Caitlyn has had a heart for helping others from a young age. She understands that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming and believes that meaningful healing begins in a space where clients feel safe, accepted, and genuinely heard. Her goal is to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their struggles, build resilience, and move toward lasting growth.

As someone whose Christian faith has been a meaningful part of her own life, Caitlyn enjoys integrating biblical principles into counseling for clients who desire a faith-based approach. At the same time, she recognizes that every person’s beliefs and preferences are unique and is committed to honoring each client’s values by allowing them to determine the level of faith integration that feels right for them.

Caitlyn is passionate about working with adolescents, young adults, and adults facing a variety of concerns. She believes that while symptoms are important to address, lasting change often comes from understanding and healing the deeper roots of emotional pain. Her approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals.

Caitlyn has completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences and other distressing life events. She has also completed training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Caitlyn works with individuals experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, and other emotional and mental health challenges. She is committed to helping clients develop practical tools, gain deeper insight, and experience hope and healing as they move toward the life they want to live.

Caitlyn is currently under the direct supervision of Candace Cook, MS, LPC, LAMFT, who is an approved Clinical Supervisor through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. Caitlyn is currently working out of the Surprise office and has availability for both in-person sessions on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday as well as virtual sessions. She can be contacted at 480-420-7277 or caitlyn@christiancounselingservicesaz.com.