Caitlin Clifton, LCSW — Therapist in Virginia

Hi there, I'm Caitlin!

I am an LCSW, and I look forward to seeing how I can support your growth and self-trust.

My focus

I work with folks who have never done therapy and who have done therapy for the last 20 years. I enjoy helping people through anxiety and fear, interpersonal struggles, self-esteem issues, and trying to find the meaning of life. My goal is to help you first get to know yourself, then empower yourself through a targeted treatment plan.

My approach

I use a combination of modalities, such as CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness and Somatic work to help clients understand their emotions, behavior, motivations, and ultimately their path forward through the hurdles around and in front of them. I like to call it the Hero's Journey.

My communication style

I am a pretty direct communicator. I use a balance of humor and seriousness to assist clients depending on their situational needs. I am an active listener and like to reflect on what I hear to clarify your meaning, or why something may be meaningful to you.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to this work because I believe that people can change and grow when they have what they need. It is an honor to share tools and training with folks to empower them on their journey.

My goals for you

You will set your own goals in therapy; however, I will help you craft them to work within what we can achieve in the therapeutic setting. Goals will be measurable and achievable, and we will review them regularly to track your progress.

Our first session

The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. The therapeutic relationship is a big part of what can create change in your process, so I want you to feel good about our first meeting, even if you're nervous about jumping in!

I identify as...

Cis, Female
Caucasian or White, Hispanic or Latinx
Buddhist, Interfaith, Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experiential Therapy

Humanistic

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Reality Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Somatic

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Allied
Aetna
Allegiance
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) with Clinical Specialization from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Caitlin Clifton