Bridging the Gap: Law, Therapy and Justice

Bridging the Gap: Law, Therapy and Justice

"Bridging the Gap: Law, Therapy and Justice" fuses legal expertise and mental health to support families, attorneys, and courts. Caitlin Burgess guides high-conflict resolutions with clarity, compassion, and interdisciplinary insight.

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July 28, 2026 24 mins

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In this episode of Bridging the Gap: Law, Therapy, and Justice, host Caitlin Burgess, an attorney and licensed marriage and family therapist, is joined by Jason Wright, founder of the Law Office of Jason Wright, PLLC, in Austin, Texas. Together, they delve into the impact of online advice, social media, and prevalent custody myths on parents' expectations in family law cases. Jason highlights the challenges of misi...

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In this episode of Bridging the Gap: Law, Therapy, and Justice, host Caitlin Burgess, an attorney and licensed marriage family therapist, is joined by Jason Wright, founder of the Law Office of Jason Wright, PLLC, in Austin, Texas. They delve into the intricacies of interstate custody and family law disputes, focusing on how jurisdiction is determined when parents live in different states. Jason explains the applic...

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Bridging the Gap: Law, Therapy and Justice, host Caitlin Burgess, an attorney and licensed marriage and family therapist, is joined by Virginie Goldstein, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Tech Connect Reset. They delve into strategies for reducing screen dependence among children during high-conflict divorces. Virginie shares insights from her research on screen addiction a...

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Law, Therapy, and Justice, host Caitlin Burgess, an attorney and licensed marriage and family therapist, is joined by Virginie Goldstein, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of Tech Connect Reset. They delve into the complex relationship between divorce, family conflict, and children's screen use. Virginie discusses her work with children and families to address...

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Bridging the Gap: Law, Therapy and Justice, host Caitlin Burgess, a licensed marriage and family therapist and attorney, is joined by Bill Eddy, a clinical social worker, attorney, and co-founder of the High Conflict Institute. They delve into practical skills for managing high conflict family law situations, focusing on reducing the impact on children. Bill introduces the New Ways for Families a...

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In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Law, Therapy and Justice, host Caitlin Burgess, a licensed marriage and family therapist and attorney, is joined by Bill Eddy, a clinical social worker, attorney, and co-founder of the High Conflict Institute. They delve into the complex dynamics of high conflict divorce, focusing on how intense emotions can permeate family systems and affect children. Bill explains the co...

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Episode Summary: In this episode of *Bridging the Gap: Law, Therapy and Justice*, attorney and licensed marriage and family therapist, Caitlin Burgess, delves into the importance of trauma-informed parenting plans. She highlights how these plans prioritize a child's safety above all else, considering factors like transitions, developmental stages, and individual needs. Caitlin emphasizes the need for customized, phased adjustments ...

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In this episode of *Bridging the Gap, Law, Therapy, and Justice* Attorney and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Caitlin Burgess, delves into the concept of parallel parenting as a structured model to support children in high-conflict situations where traditional co-parenting is not feasible. She explains the differences between parallel parenting and co-parenting, signs a family may benefit from this approach...

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Attorney and Family Therapist, Caitlin Burgess, clarifies the distinctions between parent coordination and co-parenting counseling. While both involve neutral professionals, co-parenting counseling focuses on therapeutic processes to reduce conflict and promote healing, whereas parenting coordination involves decision-making authority in cases of protracted conflict. Caitlin provides insights into how each service ...

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In this episode of *Bridging the Gap, Law, Therapy, and Justice*, Attorney and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Caitlin Burgess delves into the defining characteristics of high-conflict custody cases. She explains the key signs that differentiate high-conflict cases from merely stressful situations, highlighting the importance of effective communication and cooperation between parties for the well-being of th...

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Attorney and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Caitlin R. Burgess, sheds light on the intricate process of child custody evaluations in family court. From the purpose and selection of evaluators to the factors assessed and collaboration with mental health professionals, Caitlin provides valuable insights into how these evaluations impact judicial decisions.

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In this episode of *Bridging the Gap, Law, Therapy and Justice*, Attorney and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Caitlin R. Burgess delves into the complexities of domestic violence within the legal system. She sheds light on how courts and therapists can collaborate to ensure safety, promote accountability, and facilitate recovery for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence.

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Attorney and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Caitlin Burgess delves into the complexities of child resist-refuse dynamics in family law matters post-separation or divorce. She highlights the multifactorial approach to assessing cases where a child resists contact with a parent, emphasizing the importance of understanding the entire family system to identify underlying causes. Caitlin also ex...

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In this premiere episode, Caitlin Burgess shares her journey from attorney to licensed therapist, driven by personal experience with parental divorce. The discussion defines court-involved therapy, explores triggers like custody disputes and domestic violence, clarifies mandated vs. voluntary roles, and highlights collaborative, child-centered outcomes in family law cases.

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