Caitlin Eshelman, LICSW, DC | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.67

Average wait time

4.33

Bedside manner

4.17

“My husband and I had a couples therapy appointment with Caitlin. We felt she was a great listener and did a great job job of making sure we were both addressing our concerns. She made us feel comfortable and even inserted a bit of humor when appropriate. Although this was just the first appointment, we already felt like we were making a bit of progress after meeting with Caitlin.”

Monica F.December 6, 2024Video visit

About Caitlin Eshelman

Focus areas

Anxiety

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Depression

Trauma

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Caitlin Eshelman

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

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Popular visit reasons

Childhood Trauma

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Stress Management

Therapy

Childhood Trauma

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

The Catholic University of America, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1043606254

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.67

Wait time

4.33

Bedside manner

4.17

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12 reviews

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I would not recommend this provider for anyone identifying as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color). Dr. Eshelman is very stoic in nature. I got very classic "shrink" vibes from her and it was hard to connect on a person to person level. In our very few interactions I always felt like a patient. I was delayed to our first appointment due to health reasons. Additionally, this was my first time using Grow Therapy (I usually use UpLift). I made it in the chat 13 minutes after my appointment, she was already gone despite the 15 minute grace period. Dr. Eshelman is not gracious. She's extremely by the book and ironically that's what a lot of us are seeking refuge from in mental health care. She probably really knows her stuff however, I found it difficult to connect on a human to human level so if that's important to you I'd look elsewhere.

October 6, 2025Initials hiddenVideo visit

My husband and I had a couples therapy appointment with Caitlin. We felt she was a great listener and did a great job job of making sure we were both addressing our concerns. She made us feel comfortable and even inserted a bit of humor when appropriate. Although this was just the first appointment, we already felt like we were making a bit of progress after meeting with Caitlin.

December 6, 2024Monica F.Verified patientVideo visit

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What practice does Caitlin Eshelman work with?

Caitlin Eshelman works with Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Caitlin Eshelman?

Caitlin Eshelman frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Caitlin Eshelman on their profile.

What languages does Caitlin Eshelman speak?

Caitlin Eshelman speaks English.

How do patients rate Caitlin Eshelman in reviews?

12 patients have reviewed Caitlin Eshelman. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.67/5. They have a 4.17/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.33/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.