Welcome!
My name is Kaity (Kaitlin) Bushinski and I’m an Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist. I strive to provide care that feels warm, safe, and specialized to the people who choose to work with me. Forever fascinated by what art can tell us about the human condition, I graduated from Oberlin College with a B.S. in Comparative Literature. From there I received my MSW from the University of Pennsylvania which began my formal clinical training. Over the years I’ve enjoyed working with diverse populations in domestic violence shelters, drug and alcohol recovery centers, inpatient psychiatric settings, and outpatient settings.
My passion is using an experiential therapy called Eye Movement Reprocessing Desensitization (EMDR) to help clients address the core issues they’re experiencing. When it’s a good fit, or if a client prefers it, I love to include time for more traditional talk therapy as well to help clients process what is happening in the here-and-now.
Specialties
Trauma therapy
Grief and grieving
Neurodiversity-affirming
Attachment wounds
Adult children of emotionally immature parents
Victims of sexual assault
Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Survivors of abusive or narcissistic relationships
Divorce and breakups
Relationship difficulties
Credentials and Training
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania: # CW021638
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey: 44SC06055000
Registered to provide Telehealth Therapy in the States of Florida and West Virginia
EMDR Therapy Certified through EMDRIA since 2023
EMDR Consultant in Training registered through EMDRIA 2024
Step One Completion of IFS-Informed EMDR from the Syzygy Institute 2023
Step Two Completion of IFS-Informed EMDR from the Syzygy Institute 2024
Level One IFS Training through the IFS Institute, currently enrolled, to be completed June 2025
A little about me
I have hiked the entire Appalachian Trail, and during that adventure I managed to fall off a bridge and see a mountain lion (though not at the same time!)
The Christmas cactus plant that I've owned and loved for years is actually a Thanksgiving cactus -- it blooms faithfully at the end of every November.
You can often find me wandering through the woods, foraging for wild herbs in Philly's Wissahickon park and turning my discoveries into healing teas, tinctures, and syrups.
How I can help you…
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I will provide a safe space for self-exploration, growth, and healing. Whether you’re managing stress, navigating life changes, or working through deeper challenges like trauma or anxiety, therapy provides a supportive environment to better understand yourself and develop effective coping strategies. You can uncover patterns, build resilience, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
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Relationship therapy can help you build healthier, more fulfilling connections by addressing communication challenges, resolving conflicts, and fostering understanding. Whether you're navigating the complexities of romantic relationships, family dynamics, or friendships, this form of therapy provides a safe space to explore emotions, identify patterns, and develop tools to strengthen bonds. Through therapy, you can deepen trust, improve communication, and create lasting, positive change in your relationships.
“I connected with Kaity as a colleague in Philadelphia’s EMDR therapists group, and I’m so glad that I did. Kaity is a really talented clinical, knowledgeable, and trauma-informed. These qualities are so innate and means that Kaity is not only a skilled therapist, but someone who provides safety and compassion to her clients as they are healing. I would absolutely recommend Kaity as a therapist to join you in your path towards growth.”