Caitlin Eshelman, LICSW
LICSW supporting stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT affirming care
- Relationships and intimacy
About Caitlin Eshelman
Caitlin Eshelman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in the District of Columbia with 16 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional and relational challenges. She focuses on creating an affirming, compassionate environment that respects each personâs identity and lived experience while addressing stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Her work includes dedicated support for LGBT clients and for those navigating attachment or abandonment issues, intimacy-related concerns, and explorations of sexuality such as BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. She also provides care for people managing trauma and abuse, grief, panic and mood disorders, postpartum and pregnancy-related concerns, and relationship transitions including divorce, separation, polyamory, and non-monogamous arrangements.
Eshelman uses a collaborative, person-centered style and draws from evidence-based approaches including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to individual needs. She emphasizes practical communication skills, coping strategies, and building on strengths to address guilt, shame, forgiveness, self-esteem, and personal empowerment. Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.
Her work includes dedicated support for LGBT clients and for those navigating attachment or abandonment issues, intimacy-related concerns, and explorations of sexuality such as BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. She also provides care for people managing trauma and abuse, grief, panic and mood disorders, postpartum and pregnancy-related concerns, and relationship transitions including divorce, separation, polyamory, and non-monogamous arrangements.
Eshelman uses a collaborative, person-centered style and draws from evidence-based approaches including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to individual needs. She emphasizes practical communication skills, coping strategies, and building on strengths to address guilt, shame, forgiveness, self-esteem, and personal empowerment. Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Caitlin Eshelman have?
Caitlin Eshelman has 16 years of experience.
Is Caitlin Eshelman a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). License details: DC LICSW LC50079854.
In which languages does Caitlin Eshelman provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Caitlin Eshelman located?
She is located in the District of Columbia.
How can I work with Caitlin Eshelman as my therapist?
You can work with Caitlin Eshelman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Caitlin Eshelman work with international clients?
Caitlin Eshelman does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Caitlin Eshelman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the personâs experience and emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration. In practice this means the therapist listens carefully, reflects the clientâs perspective, and helps people explore their values and goals to foster self-understanding and growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, and low mood; it is practical and skill-based, often involving specific exercises to build coping strategies. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and integrating painful memories and reactions related to past trauma, offering tools to reduce symptoms and support recovery while honoring each personâs pace and readiness.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Caitlin Eshelman works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts treatment as those needs evolve. Licensed professionals and therapists aim to tailor care rather than apply a single method to every situation.
Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from wherever a person is located within the therapistâs service area, and they allow therapists to adapt session rhythms and techniques to fit each clientâs life and comfort level.