Building Freedom Without Losing Yourself
Caitlin Dang supports people through mental health counseling with care that is steady, thoughtful, and deeply human.
Based in Los Angeles, she is a licensed mental health counselor who chose private practice because she wanted freedom, freedom in how she works, how she structures her days, and how she shows up for both her clients and herself.
Her work is rooted in presence rather than urgency, offering a space where clients can explore their inner world without pressure to rush, perform, or “get it right.”
At the center of Caitlin’s practice is a belief that healing doesn’t need to be forced to be effective.
It needs to be safe, consistent, and honest.
Why She Chose This Path
Caitlin didn’t start her practice from a desire to build a brand.
She started because she wanted flexibility and autonomy. the ability to care for others without sacrificing her own well-being in the process.
Like many therapists, she entered private practice knowing how to support clients but quickly realized that running a business requires learning an entirely new language.
Wearing multiple hats, managing details behind the scenes, and making decisions alone became part of her daily rhythm.
The work was meaningful and it was also emotionally complex.
The Quiet Weight of Responsibility
One of Caitlin’s biggest challenges hasn’t been finding balance on paper.
Her schedule works.
Her systems are functional.
What she’s been learning to navigate is the emotional side of running a business, the guilt that can surface when you step away, the pressure to always be available, the internal voice questioning whether you’re doing enough.
It’s a unique tension: holding space for others while learning how to hold yourself with the same compassion.
Redefining Balance
Through this experience, Caitlin has come to understand that balance isn’t just about time management.
It’s about self-trust.
Trusting that caring deeply doesn’t require overextension.
Trusting that rest doesn’t mean disengagement.
Trusting that being a responsible business owner doesn’t mean carrying everything alone.
Her practice continues to evolve alongside her own growth, shaped by the same principles she brings into the therapy room: awareness, gentleness, and emotional honesty.
Leading With Steadiness
Caitlin offers counseling from a place that values sustainability over perfection.
She understands that freedom can bring up unexpected emotions. guilt, doubt, uncertainty and that these feelings don’t mean you’re doing it wrong.
They mean you’re learning how to lead yourself in a new way.
Her work is not about having it all figured out.
It’s about staying present, tending to what’s real, and allowing both clients and herself to grow without pressure.
At Reignelle, we honour women like Caitlin: those who choose thoughtful care over urgency, self-trust over self-sacrifice, and who are quietly redefining what balance can look like in practice and in life.