About Me

A little about myself...

 Hi all! My name is Kaitlyn Cooper!

I am thrilled to be joining Lake Forest Elementary School as the school based mental health counselor. I look forward to being a part of this community. I am eager to support students, families, and staff throughout this school year while contributing to  a positive, nurturing environment where everyone can thrive. 

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with experience using evidence-based practices and serving clients in a private practice setting during my Masters program in Forensic Psychology with The Chicago School (2023). During my graduate internship I learned how to develop a safe, collaborative space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to grow. 

I have an extensive background in social work and leadership from serving the Greenville community within the foster care community at the Department of Social Services  for the past several years. I obtained my Bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in Child Advocacy Studies in 2017 from the University of South Carolina Upstate. 

I am excited to continue my academic endeavors with actively pursuing a PhD in Developmental Psychology at Liberty University (began Spring 2026). 

Outside of my professional life, I am a wife to an amazing husband and a mother to a wonderful and wild toddler daughter. I enjoy spending time being outdoors, being with family and friends, and playing with my energetic 10 year old Dachshund named Chevy. 

🎉 A few of my favorite things:

• Favorite coping skill: The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding game—using your senses like a calm-down superpower 👀👂✋

• Favorite color: Blue (the calmest color!) 💙

• Favorite food: Pizza—because it makes almost everyone happy 🍕

• Favorite calm-down tool: Fidgets and sensory items 🌀

• Favorite place: The mountains—fresh air + quiet = calm 🏔️

• Favorite drink: A cold Coca-Cola from McDonald's🥤

• Favorite animal: Koala bears—because they are experts at resting and staying cozy 🐨