EMDR vs CBT for Trauma: Which to Ask Your Therapist
EMDR vs CBT for trauma: how the two compare on sessions, cost, and fit, plus the exact questions to ask a therapist and how to check EMDRIA certification.

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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.
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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.
Caroline Cauley is a Licensed Psychologist, PhD with 10+ years of experience in Counseling Psychology. They specialize in Child & Adolescent Psychology, Evidence-Based Psychotherapy, and Clinical Product Development and serve as a Editorial Review Board Member at SonderMind.
Caroline Cauley earned PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Louisville and postdoctoral training at Children's Mercy Hospital and holds Licensed Psychologist (LP). They have spent 10+ years working in Counseling Psychology.
Caroline Cauley focuses on Child & Adolescent Psychology, Evidence-Based Psychotherapy, and Clinical Product Development.
Caroline Cauley has worked as Clinical Product and Content Manager since 2024.
Caroline Cauley has worked in Counseling Psychology for 10+ years. Their education includes PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Louisville and postdoctoral training at Children's Mercy Hospital.