Dr. Caitlin Elsaesser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PhD
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Northampton, MA 01062
Therapy with me is a steady place to slow down, come back into your body, and find your next right steps. Together we’ll work toward concrete changes: less people pleasing, less anxiety spiraling, clearer boundaries, and a stronger sense of self-trust. We’ll move at a pace that feels supportive and sustainable.
I support clients who are facing life transitions (e.g., identity shifts, caregiving seasons, grief, perimenopause, career changes) who feel anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed. I see these life transitions as thresholds that offer the opportunity to deepen capacity to come home to ourselves.
I’m a social worker, facilitator, and professor with over a decade of experience walking alongside people. I draw my longstanding mindfulness practice and teaching, with a trauma-informed approach that emphasizes inner safety. I have particular capacity in working through anger, shame and grief, revealing the life that wants to be lived underneath.
If you’re curious about fit, you’re welcome to reach out for a 15-minute consult. Share 2–3 times you’re available, and I’ll reply within 24 hours. You don’t have to navigate this alone—meaningful change can begin with gentle attention and curiosity.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
Dr. Caitlin Elsaesser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PhD
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / LICSW120664 Caitlin Elsaesser
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration , PhD, Graduated 2015
- Certificate from Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults Mindfulness teacher / 2024
- Certificate from Inward Bound Mindfulness Education Mindfulness Teacher / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Caitlin Elsaesser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PhD
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Anxiety
- Stress
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Caregivers
- Codependency
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Dr. Caitlin Elsaesser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PhD
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Family / Marital
- Feminist
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Dr. Caitlin Elsaesser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PhD
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Location
Primary Location
Northampton, MA 01062
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Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Dr. Caitlin Elsaesser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, PhD