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Aartje Caldwell

Revitalizing coping skills for life transitions

LCSW Indiana

Experience
35 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About Aartje

Aartje Caldwell is a licensed social worker with 35 years of clinical experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and challenges to self-esteem.

Background and approach

She concentrates on practical strategies for navigating life changes and emotional pain, offering steady support for concerns such as chronic illness and caregiver stress, communication problems, feelings of emptiness, and issues related to divorce or loss. Her style blends compassion with a structured, goal-oriented approach that helps clients develop real-world coping skills.

Aartje draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, build motivation for change, and set clear, achievable steps forward. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, attentive to each person’s priorities and pace.

Based in Indiana, Aartje holds an LCSW credential and brings a calm, experienced presence to sessions. Her work addresses a broad spectrum of life concerns including abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, chronic pain and disability, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and questions of life purpose, always aiming to help people regain a sense of direction and resilience.

Approaches that guide online sessions and practical access

Many online sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress, and then practice alternative ways of responding. Motivational Interviewing is used to explore ambivalence and strengthen a person's own desire and plans for change by focusing on their values and goals. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes concrete, short-term goals and small steps that build momentum toward the changes a client wants to see.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Aartje collaborates with each person to select methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time so the plan stays aligned with progress and priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, caregiving, and medical demands while maintaining continuity of support. The variety of formats allows clients to choose the pace and mode of communication that feels most helpful for their situation.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Aartje help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes, along with related areas like chronic pain, caregiver stress, communication problems, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach is compassionate and collaborative, combining structured, goal-oriented techniques with empathetic listening to help clients develop practical coping strategies.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 35 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life transition issues.
What credentials and location are listed for her practice?
She holds an LCSW with license details IN LCSW 34000612A and practices in Indiana.
Which languages does she offer therapy in and can international clients join?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are costs and payment structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English