Caitlyn McKinzie Bennett

Associate Professor of Counseling

Dr. Bennett's clinical specialty focuses on attachment, anxiety, stress, family-of-origin trauma, and LGBTGEQIAP+ experiences for young adults, adults, and couples. She also integrates a holistic approach to counseling to help clients increase awareness and coping related to the intersection of physical and mental health. Dr. Bennett's research agenda focuses on utilizing evidence-based counseling practices (i.e., acceptance and commitment therapy). Her scholarship has also focused on neuro-informed counseling approaches (i.e., neurofeedback training) to mitigate experiences of anxiety, stress, and depression.

Education

B.S., M.A., & Ph.D., University of Central Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
National Certified Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Specialties: Attachment, anxiety, stress, family-of-origin trauma, sexuality, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

Research

Holm, J. M., Prosek, E. A., McKinzie Bennett, C., & Sims, M. (2021). Understanding predictors and withdrawal symptoms of internet gaming disorder. Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, 42(2), 66-79. doi:10.1002/jaoc.12094

Ausloos, C. D., Bloom, Z., Goodrich, K. M., Hollenbaugh, K. M., Taylor, J., McKinzie Bennett, C., Blount, A., Gerlach, J., & Schroeder, K. (2021). Standards of care for research in group work. Counseling Outcome and Research Evaluation, 12(2), 79-90. doi.org/10.1080/21501378.2021.1962126

McKinzie Bennett, C., Lambie, G. W., Bai, H., & Hundley, G. (2020). A neurofeedback training intervention to address college students’ symptoms of anxiety and stress: A quasi-experimental design. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, (online access).

White, M. E., Cartwright, A. D., Reyes, A. G., Morris, H., Lindo, N. A., Singh, A. A., & McKinzie Bennett, C. (2020). A qualitative inquiry of black transgender men’s experiences. Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, 14(3), 248-267.

McKinzie Bennett, C., & Taylor, D. D. (2019). ACTing as yourself: Implementing acceptance and commitment therapy for transgender adolescents through a developmental lens. Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling, 5(2), 146-160.