Caitlin Eshelman

(she/her)

LICSW, 15 years of experience
Authentic
Open-minded
Direct
VirtualAvailable

Hi! I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker based in Washington, DC. I received my Masters in Social Work from The Catholic University of America and have been practicing for 15 years. I help individuals and couples who are experiencing issues related to trauma, anxiety and depression be the best versions of themselves. I also specialize in humans who identify as LGBTQ+ and polyamorous. I am a kink and sex positive therapist.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, I'll answer any questions you might have about therapy or me as a professional and then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. I will also continually check in and ask for feedback about how you feel our sessions are going so I can best support you.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have 15 years of experience as a social worker and therapist. Not only do I have professional experience dealing with LGBTQ, trauma and polyamory - I have personal experience as well.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working all humans of any age, race, sexuality or gender who are looking to improve their lives.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Depression

Grief

I identify as

Serves ages

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Trauma-Focused CBT

I use traditional talk therapy to create casual conversations. My practice is informed by CBT and trauma informed care.

, 65 ratings

4 ratings with written reviews

February 3, 2026

I enjoyed my first season with Caitlin because she let me get right into it and lead the conversation. It felt like chatting with a new friend who was very open to my thoughts but also challenged me.

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 1 with Caitlin

December 9, 2025

Have you ever met a therapist and in the first five minutes thought, "yes, this is my person." This is Caitlin. She's incredibly open, asks great questions ahead of time to ensure you're getting the most out of your session and will challenge your thoughts. I can't wait to dive deep with her!

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Caitlin

December 1, 2025

Caitlin was amazing. She listened to my concerns and gave good feedback. She's very open-minded, solution oriented, direct and empowering. I felt very comfortable talking to her and took in her shares and will apply them to my concerns. We had some laughing moments that felt good. It felt good to vent and not be judged. I can't wait until our next session.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Caitlin