- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Caitlin
Caitlin Eshelman is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in the District of Columbia with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life changes. She lists Guilt and shame among her additional focus areas and also addresses trauma, grief, intimacy, and issues related to sexual identity and expression.
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions center on the client's goals and immediate concerns. She draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect, and on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking that keep problems going.
Caitlin also uses solution-focused strategies to help people set small, manageable steps. For clients affected by traumatic events, she integrates trauma-focused techniques to address memories and reactions that interfere with daily life. She name-checks attachment and abandonment concerns when those themes come up in session.
She works with people from LGBTQ backgrounds and with those exploring kink, BDSM, and alternative sex culture, addressing communication, intimacy, and consent matters in direct ways. Caitlin also supports people through pregnancy, postpartum changes, and relationship transitions such as separation and divorce.
Her approach favors clear goals, concrete skills, and regular check-ins about progress. People who bring worries about guilt, shame, or lingering regret will find work that focuses on understanding those feelings and testing new ways of relating to themselves and others.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist offers open questions and summaries so clients can identify what matters most and set goals based on their values. This approach helps with relationship worries, identity concerns, and feelings like guilt or shame.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Sessions include noticing thoughts that feed anxiety or shame, testing those thoughts, and practicing different responses. CBT is practical for panic, mood changes, and repetitive self-critical thinking.
She will work collaboratively to decide which approach fits best. That means discussing goals, trying methods, and adjusting as needed rather than committing to one set plan. The client and therapist check progress and pick the strategies that make sense for day-to-day life.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit therapy into work breaks, manage travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and client-centered methods to work over distance, focusing on skill practice, homework, and conversational work that fits a client’s schedule.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, grief, intimacy issues, and related concerns such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses a mix of client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques to name unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes.
What is her background and experience?
She has 16 years of clinical experience and has worked with people on trauma, identity, intimacy, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a DC LICSW and practices in the District of Columbia.
Can someone who speaks another language work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.