About me
Dr. Caroline Caldwell is a multifaceted advocate, mental health professional, and social entrepreneur who has dedicated her career to supporting marginalized communities through innovative behavioral health services and systemic change initiatives. As founder and director of the nonprofit New Mind Health and Care, she provides free specialized behavioral modification services to individuals, families, and children affected by incarceration or criminal histories, addressing critical gaps in mental health support for justice-impacted communities.
With over 20 years of experience as a clinical mental health therapist and 10 years as a Federal Officer, Dr. Caldwell brings comprehensive expertise to her work developing evidence-based interventions. She created the ReFlight Curriculum for cognitive behavioral education and change, demonstrating her commitment to developing practical tools that facilitate meaningful personal transformation and community reintegration.
As sole proprietor of ReFlight LLC, a consulting firm specializing in behavioral and life coaching services, Dr. Caldwell helps organizations improve employee function, retention, and positive work culture development. Her approach bridges individual therapeutic intervention with organizational culture change, recognizing that sustainable transformation requires both personal and systemic approaches.
An ordained minister with the Universal Life Church Ministries, Dr. Caldwell specializes in celebrating same-sex, gender neutral, and non-binary marital unions, bringing love, honor, and joy to ceremonies that affirm diverse expressions of partnership and commitment. Her spiritual practice reflects her broader advocacy for LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion across all aspects of community life.
As a professional public speaker, life coach, and self-described doer of "Good Things," Dr. Caldwell serves as a fierce advocate for marginalized groups including LGBTQ+ individuals, QPOC communities, and returning citizens. She currently serves as Co-founder and President-Elect of the Upstate LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce, demonstrating her commitment to economic justice and business development within LGBTQ+ communities.
