- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Caitlin
Caitlin Eshelman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in the District of Columbia with 16 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and trauma-related issues. Caitlin names social anxiety and related communication difficulties among the areas she addresses.
Her sessions focus on practical conversation and concrete steps. She uses approaches from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns that keep problems going. She also draws on solution-focused ideas to set short-term goals and trauma-focused methods when past events are causing current distress.
Caitlin pays attention to identity and sexuality and supports people exploring LGBT issues, kink and non-monogamous relationships. She helps clients who are dealing with grief, intimacy issues, low self-esteem, panic, mood changes, or major life transitions like pregnancy, postpartum, divorce, and separation.
In session she looks at behaviors, thoughts, and interactions that feel stuck. She offers direct strategies to test new ways of responding and time-limited experiments to see what changes. Work can include talking through attachment concerns, boundary problems, and communication habits.
People can expect a collaborative process that aims to clarify goals and try concrete steps between meetings. Caitlin combines listening with straightforward tools so clients can notice what shifts and adjust plans as needed.
Approaches used in remote sessions and how they fit
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical experiments to reduce anxiety or panic symptoms.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and the client's perspective. The therapist uses that listening to help people clarify goals, make decisions, and find what feels most useful to them.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Caitlin will talk with clients about their needs and preferences and then suggest whether CBT, client-centered techniques, or some trauma-focused tools make sense. This is a collaborative choice and can change as progress is made.
If you want to pursue online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time between appointments. Licensed professionals can use both structured skill-building and open conversation effectively in remote sessions, and adaptations can be made to match a client's goals and schedule.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Caitlin helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and related concerns such as grief, intimacy, and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered conversation with concrete techniques from CBT and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a DC LICSW and practices in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.