Caitlin Esposito, OTD, OTR/L
- Chair Occupational Therapy
- Professor of Practice Occupational Therapy
Dr. Esposito has been a licensed occupational therapist for over 18 years. Her primary practice experience is in community based mental health and subacute rehabilitation. In her clinical practice and now as an occupational therapy educator, Dr. Esposito has brought with her a passion for program development and a desire to find creative ways to use her OT skill set to meet the unique needs of people, populations, and communities. Ongoing scholarship interests include addressing the mental health needs of others. Dr. Esposito has presented to the occupational therapy community at both the state and national level, on topics including The OT Faculty Role in Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Graduate Students and, Perceptions of Bullying in Senior Living Communities.
Education
B.S., Quinnipiac University
M.S., Quinnipiac University
OTD, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Areas of Specialization
Mental Health
Publications
Esposito, C. (2023) Group # 12. In Egan, B., Sears, C., & Keener, A (Eds.), Occupational therapy groups for addressing mental health challenges in school-aged populations: A tier 2 resource (pp. 116-119). Thorafore, NJ: SLACK Inc.
Esposito, C. (2021) Occupational Therapy in Mental Health: A Vision for Participation, Second Edition (2019), Book Review, Occupational Therapy in Health Care, DOI:10.1080/07380577.2021.2006854
