Navigating Depression Within Relationships: Recognizing Signs and Finding Ways To Cope
How depression in a relationship reshapes a romantic partnership—and what it takes to support a loved one while protecting your own wellbeing.

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Caroline Cauley, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and Clinical Product and Content Manager at SonderMind.
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Counseling Psychology
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Caroline Cauley, PhD is a Clinical Product and Content Manager at SonderMind and Licensed Psychologist. She earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from University of Louisville and completed postdoctoral training in Clinical Child Psychology at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.
Caroline has ten years of experience providing evidence-based mental health care across outpatient, inpatient, residential, and crisis settings. In her current role, she collaborates with clinical, product, and engineering teams to develop digital behavioral health solutions that improve access to high-quality care. She has authored 13 peer-reviewed publications and five book chapters.
Children's Mercy Hospital
Postdoctoral Fellowship
2019 – 2020
University of Louisville
PhD, Counseling Psychology
2013 – 2019
University of Louisville
MEd, Counseling Psychology
2013 – 2016
Elon University
BA, Psychology
2009 – 2013
Licensure, certifications, and professional credentials.
10 years providing evidence-based mental health care across outpatient, inpatient, residential, and crisis settings.
How depression in a relationship reshapes a romantic partnership—and what it takes to support a loved one while protecting your own wellbeing.
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As a Medical Reviewer for SonderMind, Caroline Cauley reviews mental health content for medical accuracy and clinical integrity, making sure that our educational resources reflect current evidence-based practices.
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