- Guilt and shame
- Addictions support
- Trauma and depression
About Caitlin
Caitlin LaVine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) licensed in Maryland with three years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Caitlin also addresses concerns tied to attachment, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, and workplace strain.
Her sessions focus on straightforward conversation and practical steps. She listens for what feels most pressing and helps people name patterns that keep them stuck. Conversations can include looking at how relationships, past hurts, and daily routines affect mood and decisions.
Caitlin adapts the pace to each person. Some people come to talk through one crisis. Others want to work on longer-term patterns like how guilt or shame shapes their choices. She aims to form a working plan together that fits what a person wants to try next.
Her approach centers on clear goals and actions you can try between sessions. That might mean practicing different ways of talking about a problem, testing small changes in day-to-day life, or learning ways to respond when old worries flare up. She helps people notice what changes when they try new responses.
Conversations are practical and grounded. Caitlin encourages small experiments and steady steps rather than quick fixes. She asks about what matters most to each person and helps shape the work around those concerns.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Two commonly used evidence-based techniques are practical problem-focused work and brief behavioral experiments. Practical problem-focused work breaks down a problem into specific parts and tests small changes to see what helps, which can be useful for stress, workplace issues, or relationship patterns. Behavioral experiments invite people to try a different response in real life and then reflect on the results to change how they act when guilt or shame appears.A second approach is trauma-informed care delivered in a measured way. This involves pacing conversations about past hurt, identifying triggers, and building steady coping strategies so memories or strong emotions become more manageable in daily life. That work is often paired with skill-building for anxiety and mood concerns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, watch what works in early sessions, and adjust methods to fit your goals and preferences. You and the clinician decide together what to focus on and how quickly to move.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce commute time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. They also allow people to meet with a licensed professional from their own routines, while still working on tangible steps for guilt, shame, anxiety, and related concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, communication, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions emphasize clear goals, small experiments, and actions to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and is handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.