Delaney Caldwell, LGPC

Delaney is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Washington, DC specializing in providing therapy to children, adolescents, and their families. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Psychology from Vanderbilt University and her Master’s degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from UNC Chapel Hill.

Before working at District Therapy, Delaney provided school-based mental health services in an elementary school setting, where she worked with children and families navigating a range of emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. Her experience includes supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment difficulties, emotional regulation, social skills, and low self-esteem. Delaney has also worked extensively with clients diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, and Developmental Delay.

Delaney takes a holistic, person-centered approach to therapy, recognizing that each individual is shaped by their relationships, environment, experiences, and individual strengths. She draws from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, play therapy, and person-centered therapy. She incorporates play, creativity, and developmentally appropriate interventions to help clients explore their emotions, build coping skills, and develop a stronger understanding of themselves.

Delaney believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful change. She strives to create a warm, genuine, and supportive space where clients feel safe being themselves and expressing what they may not yet have the words to communicate. Through collaboration, curiosity, and compassion, Delaney works alongside her clients and their support systems to build on their strengths, navigate challenges, and foster confidence and resilience.

Psychotherapist