Clinical Staff

Dr. Caitlyn Burns

Hi, I'm Dr. Burns!

I specialize in the neuropsychological assessment of children, adolescents, and young adults, with clinical expertise encompassing a broad spectrum of neurodevelopmental conditions. I am committed to helping families gain a comprehensive understanding of how their child learns and functions, so they, their school teams, and additional members of their care team can best support growth and development. I place a strong emphasis on providing practical recommendations that can be implemented at home and in school settings.



In addition to assessment, I am trained to provide individual and group psychotherapy, drawing on extensive experience in university centers, outpatient clinics, and school systems. My therapeutic approach is fundamentally relational and integrates evidence-based modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to provide personalized care tailored to the unique needs of each client. Outside of clinical practice, I enjoy traveling, spending time with my family, and taking my dogs out to play.

Education & Training

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology – William James College
• Master of Arts in Professional Psychology – William James College
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychological and Brain Sciences (Minor: Education) – University of Massachusetts Amherst

Clinical Experience:

• APA-Accredited Predoctoral Internship – Wellesley College, The Stone Center Counseling Service
• Two-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychology at the Integrated Center for Child Development
• Educational Consultation – ICCD 
• Bentley University Counseling Center
• Addiction Treatment Center of New England
• Weston Public School District 
• William James College (research assistant) 
• UMass Amherst Learning Lab (research assistant)
  

My Specialties

Assessment Focus:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Global Developmental Delay
• Giftedness
• ADHD
• Mood and Anxiety Disorders 
• Trauma-Related Concerns
• Learning Disabilities
• Executive Function Challenges
• Social-Emotional Concerns
• Behavioral Concerns
• Guardianship

Therapeutic Experience

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Relational Cultural Theory (RCT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Group Therapy

Populations Served:

• Young children
• Children
• Adolescents
• Young Adults