About Caitlin Blair, LCSW

Therapist in California for Holistic & Culturally Attuned Psychotherapy

Caitlin Blair, Licensed Clinical Social Worker , an Asian American therapist, smiling gently in a calm, forest-inspired space.

The first step toward healing is feeling connected.

You might be:

  • Carrying the weight of expectations from others while quietly feeling overwhelmed

  • Achieving on the outside but anxious, burned out, or uncertain about what’s right for you

  • Struggling to balance who you are with where you come from, and how you’ve been taught to cope

If that feels familiar, you’re in the right place. Therapy should be a space where your experiences are seen, your culture matters, and your inner world is respected. I want us to feel connected and you to be understood in your lived experience.

Who I Am & Why I Do This Work

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INDIVIDUAL & COUPLES THERAPIST

Location: California, Online

Specialities:

  • Anxiety

  • Perfectionism

  • Burnout

  • Compassion Fatigue

  • People-pleasing

  • Boundaries

  • Cultural Identity

  • Family Expectations & Relationships

I’ve always been curious about how our stories about family, culture, and the spaces we grow up in, shape the way we see ourselves. As a multiethnic Chinese American woman and daughter of an immigrant, I know what it’s like to feel caught between worlds, trying to meet everyone else’s expectations while wondering if you’re enough.

Before becoming a therapist, I was often the “go-to” person, the one who had it together and cared for everyone else. On the inside, I was anxious, overthinking, and unsure how to make space for myself without guilt. My own therapy journey helped me reconnect with what I truly wanted, and inspired me to help others do the same.

For over a decade, I’ve worked with teens, adults, and couples —many from AAPI, mixed-race, or multicultural backgrounds— supporting clients navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and cultural pressures. In my practice, I offer culturally attuned, holistic therapy, creating a space to bring your full self, reflect on what’s weighing on you, and find balance, clarity, and a life that feels authentically yours.

These days, I live in California with my partner and our dog. I believe growth often happens in small moments, quiet rituals, and gradual habits that create an authentic life.

My approach is holistic, culturally attuned, & relational.

That means:

  • I help you identify what’s weighing on you and why

  • I support you in building sustainable balance instead of just coping

  • I honor your background, your culture, and your identity as part of who you are

  • I show up as real human during sessions and genuinely want to know who you are.

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My therapy modalities blend body-based & inner wisdom with practical tools.

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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy to help clients understand the different “parts” of themselves—including the ones that feel anxious, critical, overwhelmed, or stuck. Rather than trying to get rid of these parts, IFS helps us approach them with curiosity and compassion, so healing can happen from within. This gentle, evidence-based approach supports deeper self-understanding, emotional regulation, and lasting change.
Learn more about IFS therapy

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Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy helps you understand how stress, anxiety, or past experiences show up in your body (from tension and breath patterns to nervous system responses). By connecting sensations with meaning and awareness, somatic work supports grounding, regulation, and deeper emotional insight, integrating your physical and emotional experience in a safe, attuned way.
Learn more about Somatic Therapy

Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method®
This approach blends trauma-informed movement, mindful breathwork, and somatic awareness to help you reconnect your body and nervous system with emotional regulation and calm. TCYM is Rooted in safety, choice, and present-moment awareness. It supports grounding, stress reduction, and a deeper sense of embodiment as a companion to talk therapy.
Learn more about TCYM.

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Therapy isn’t just about symptom management, it’s a place for real connection and self-alignment.

I integrate evidence-based methods and practical tools with cultural curiosity and human connection to guide you toward sustainable growth, deeper self-understanding, and a sense of belonging to yourself and others.

What to Expect in
Therapy Sessions

  • Collaborative sessions that prioritize your pace and your safety

  • Depth without overwhelm — we go where your goals take us

  • Tools for real life and skills you can use outside of session

  • Cultural awareness that meets you where you are

  • Non-judgmental support grounded in trust and respect

Education & Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (#128351) in California

  • Master’s in Social Welfare with a focus on Adult Health and Well-being Across the Lifespan, University of California, Berkeley

  • Certificate in Aging, University of California, Berkeley

  • Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, University of California, Berkeley

  • Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations with a Minor in Social Work, Pepperdine University

  • Certificate in the Trauma Conscious Yoga Method

  • Certificate in the Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing®Trauma Master Class

  • Certificate in the Internal Family Systems in Action Master Class by Richard Schwartz

  • Member of the Fall 2025 Cohort of the Internal Family Systems Online Circle

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1

  • In Process: EMDR Basic Training

  • In Process: BIPOC Braining Spotting Phase 1

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What Sets Me Apart

My therapy approach is distinctively:

  • Culturally-Attuned: I bring deep understanding of multicultural experience, mixed-race perspective, and cross-cultural navigation, creating a space where cultural nuances are fully recognized.

  • Holistically Balanced: My integration of somatic IFS, trauma-conscious yoga methods, and modern science create a comprehensive approach that honors both mind and body.

  • Authentically Warm: I offer a down-to-earth, engaging presence where clients don't need to perform or be perfect.

  • Practically Resourceful: Beyond emotional support, I provide tangible tools, skills, and resources that clients can implement in their daily lives.

Why Choose Tiny Cottage Therapy?

Outside of Sessions

Caitlin Blair, an Asian American therapist, smiling gently while standing on a rock in a calm, lake.

When I’m not working, I love spending time with my dog and husband, going on hikes, and enjoying naps on the beach. I also have a passion for curating playlists for even the smallest of occasions, embracing seasonal activities, and discovering new boba spots. I love “grandma” hobbies like knitting, reading, & crafting, and am usually down to binge a comfort show on Netflix. I enjoy traveling and have spent time living abroad.

Ready to Take the First Step?

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