Profile / United States
Annisha Dunaway, LCSW
Virginia
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma focused
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Client-centered approach
- Works with adults and teens
About Annisha
Annisha Dunaway is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of practice experience. She works with adults and teens in Virginia on concerns such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship problems, trauma, and empowerment.
She draws on a mix of methods rather than using a single approach for every person. That means sessions focus on goals the client wants to work on. Annisha aims to be direct and encouraging while keeping the work practical and goal-oriented.
In sessions she helps people notice what keeps problems going and then try different responses. That can include looking at thoughts and behaviors, practicing new skills, and using mindfulness to reduce stress. She also uses techniques that support motivation and commitment to change.
Her background includes work as an Army veteran and as a victim specialist with law enforcement. That experience informs how she listens to people who have faced trauma, crisis, or stressful careers. It also shapes how she approaches safety and practical problem solving.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations that focus on next steps. Annisha works with common issues such as grief, parenting concerns, work stress, and relationship communication. She also addresses specific topics like blended family issues, body image, codependency, and first responder issues.
She encourages clients to set concrete goals and to track progress between sessions. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How CBT, ACT and Client-Centered Work Online
Annisha uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, try alternative ways of thinking, and practice small behavioral experiments. ACT, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps toward those values while allowing uncomfortable feelings to exist. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes careful listening and reflection so the client sets the pace and focus of the work.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Annisha works collaboratively to pick methods that match a person's goals and preferences. She reviews what is helping and what is not, and adjusts the plan as progress or challenges emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow people to use audio-only meetings if that works better for a particular day. Discussing practical needs at the first appointment helps match the session length and style to daily life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She works with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, trauma and empowerment, among other concerns like grief and parenting.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test new reactions, and practice concrete skills between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of practice experience and has served as an Army veteran and a victim specialist with law enforcement.
What credentials and location information are on file?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices in that state.
Which languages does she provide services in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do costs and billing work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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