Get to Know Aislinn Burns, PsyD (She|Her)

Group Therapy Coordinator|Licensed Psychologist

Aislinn Burns (she/her) is a clinician located at the UC CAPS Calhoun location. She is moving into the role of Group Coordinator at CAPS and will be responsible for overseeing CAPS’s group therapy program. Aislinn completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Kentucky and later graduated from Adler University in Chicago, Illinois, with a Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) in clinical psychology. Aislinn has been practicing as a licensed psychologist in the state of Utah for the past several years and is now licensed as a psychologist in Ohio.

Aislinn’s therapeutic approach is relational in nature; she is always thinking about the various relationship dynamics and patterns in which clients find themselves, especially the dynamic that plays out in the therapy room. Aislinn attends to the impact of larger systems (e.g., family, culture, etc.) on the ways that her clients function in the world and, in turn, relate to others. Aislinn is particularly interested in working with folks who are exploring their identities and the ways that they “fit” into the systems in which they were raised. Aislinn employs curiosity, empathy, and empowerment when working alongside folks, with the goal of encouraging individuals to walk a path that feels true to their authentic selves. Aislinn views herself as both a witness and as a figure uniquely positioned to gently challenge ideas and relational patterns that keep folks feeling “stuck” and encourage them to try new things within the context of their relationships.

When not at work, Aislinn can usually be found playing with her golden retrievers, cooking and testing new recipes, or reading a novel. She tries to be intentional about connecting with herself and her loved ones and engages in rituals that prioritize these connections. She also hopes to start her own garden soon!

If I wasn’t in this line of work, I would be: I would love to train as a chef!

A book that has impacted me: Beartown by Fredrik Backman for a novel. For a nonfiction book, It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People by Ramani Durvasula.

Coping skills I recommend to clients that I actually use myself: Definitely sleep hygiene! Sleep is very important to me. I try to go to bed/wake up around the same time every day, I have a bedtime routine that helps me to wind down, and I do not use my cell phone when in bed.