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 evidenced-based counseling practices (i.e., acceptance and commitment therapy). Her scholarship has also focused on neuroinformed 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.