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Entry 059695District of Columbia / United States

KaShawna Watson

KaShawna Watson, LCSW-C, LICSW

District of Columbia 15 years in practice

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Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma

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  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

About KaShawna

Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C, LICSW) with 15 years of experience focused on stress, anxiety, relationships, family matters, trauma and abuse, and depression. KaShawna Watson works in the District of Columbia and uses practical, goal-oriented methods to help people manage difficult feelings and situations.

She helps people talk through relationship strains, parenting challenges, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. She also addresses anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, panic attacks, and issues related to domestic violence and women’s health. Sessions use clear, structured approaches rather than abstract theory.

Her main methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. KaShawna explains ideas in everyday language and focuses on skills people can use between meetings. Sessions often involve setting small goals and practicing tools for thinking and reacting differently.

Clients can expect direct, practical work on specific problems. The therapist emphasizes collaboration: identifying immediate priorities, trying concrete steps, and reassessing progress together. This helps people manage stressors and make steady changes.

Her licensure credentials are LCSW-C and LICSW, with practice ties to the District of Columbia and neighboring states. She offers sessions in English. To begin, follow the site prompts to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting.

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How her approaches adapt to remote sessions

KaShawna draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide remote work. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage panic, and change unhelpful patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy emphasizes understanding and processing traumatic experiences, and offers strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss your goals and preferences during the first meetings and decide together which methods to use. The plan can be adjusted over time based on what is helping and what feels manageable.

The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting meetings into a weekday routine, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Licensed professionals use the same therapeutic techniques online as in person, focusing on clear exercises, goal setting, and skills practice to help people manage stress, relationships, and trauma-related symptoms.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Domestic violenceFamily problemsPanic disorder and panic attacksWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting challenges, intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include domestic violence, panic disorder and women's issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses practical, goal-focused work. Sessions emphasize clear tools, short-term goals, and collaborative problem solving rather than abstract discussion.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns related to stress, relationships, trauma, and mood issues.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds the LCSW-C and LICSW credentials and practices in the District of Columbia, with licensure ties in Maryland and Virginia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.

How does pricing and getting started work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire on the site and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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