About Caitlin Alford
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Christian Counseling
Emotionally Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Caitlin Alford
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience, I specialize in helping couples and individuals navigate life's most challenging moments. I am a Gottman Level 3 Trained therapist and a Certified Affair Recovery Specialist, with additional training as a Prepare/Enrich Certified Facilitator for premarital counseling.
My practice, Restore Couples Therapy, is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I work with couples facing disconnection, conflict, or the aftermath of infidelity, as well as individuals working through their own personal growth, life transitions, and emotional challenges.
For couples preparing for marriage, I offer premarital counseling using the Prepare/Enrich assessment to help build a strong, informed foundation together. For those with limited time or looking to make focused progress quickly, I also offer couples intensives, extended sessions designed to create meaningful breakthroughs in a condensed timeframe.
I believe that even when a relationship or a person feels stuck, connection can be rebuilt and hope can be restored. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative, I meet clients where they are and work alongside them to build the tools and insight needed for lasting change.
I offer both in-person sessions in Haddon Township, NJ, and telehealth appointments throughout New Jersey. I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward healing and connection.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Working with me is warm, direct, and collaborative. I create a space where you can be honest, even about the hardest things, without fear of judgment. My approach is rooted in evidence-based methods (the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy), but sessions never feel clinical or scripted; they feel like real, meaningful conversations that move you forward.
If you're coming to couples therapy, expect both partners to be active participants. I'll help you understand not just what's going wrong, but why, and give you concrete tools to communicate and reconnect, both in session and at home. If you're navigating the aftermath of an affair, I specialize in this work specifically and will guide you through a structured, compassionate process toward healing, whether that means rebuilding trust together or finding clarity about your next steps.
If you're coming to individual therapy, expect a space focused entirely on you, your patterns, your history, and what you want to feel and build going forward.
I don't believe in quick fixes, but I do believe real change is possible, often faster than people expect once they have the right support. Your first session will focus on understanding your story and what brought you here, so we can build a plan together from there.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation before your first full session, so you can ask questions and get a feel for whether we're a good fit before committing.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Your first session is focused on getting to know you, your story, what brought you to therapy, and what you hope to achieve. For couples, I'll ask about your relationship history, current challenges, and both individual perspectives, so I have a full picture of your dynamic. For individuals, we'll explore what's bringing you to therapy now and what patterns or experiences have shaped where you are.
From there, we build a plan together based on your specific goals. My approach draws primarily from the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, both are structured, research-backed approaches to understanding relationship patterns, emotional needs, and communication breakdowns. Sessions are talk therapy focused, but I bring in specific tools, exercises, and frameworks (rather than open-ended conversation alone) so you leave each session with something concrete to reflect on or practice.
For couples navigating infidelity, I follow a more structured process specifically designed for affair recovery, helping you move through stages of processing, understanding, and rebuilding, at a pace that respects both partners' needs.
For couples preparing for marriage, I use the Prepare/Enrich assessment early in our work together to identify strengths and growth areas as a starting point for premarital counseling.
Ongoing sessions typically happen weekly, though I also offer longer sessions (75 or 90 minutes) and couples intensives for those wanting more concentrated time together. Throughout our work, I regularly check in on progress and adjust our focus based on what's most helpful for you.
Caitlin Alford, LCSW is not in-network with any insurances
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Office location
Caitlin Alford, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Rutgers University–Camden, Master's in Social Work
- Rowan University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1316653876
How soon can I make an appointment with Caitlin Alford?
Generally, Caitlin Alford has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Caitlin Alford's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Caitlin Alford accepting new patients?
Caitlin Alford generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Caitlin Alford's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Caitlin Alford accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Caitlin Alford online?
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What practice does Caitlin Alford work with?
Caitlin Alford works with Restore Couples Therapy.
Where is Caitlin Alford's office located?
Caitlin Alford has 2 office locations in Haddon Township, view full addresses on Caitlin Alford's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Caitlin Alford?
Caitlin Alford frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Caitlin Alford on their profile.
What languages does Caitlin Alford speak?
Caitlin Alford speaks English.