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KaShawna Watson, LCSW-C, LICSW
District of Columbia
LCSW-C clinician - anxiety and trauma support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About KaShawna
KaShawna Watson is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in the District of Columbia. She holds LCSW-C and LICSW credentials and brings 15 years of experience to her work. She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting strain, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
She uses practical, goal-directed methods that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions center on clear steps and skills people can use between meetings. KaShawna combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with solution-focused techniques and trauma-focused work when those approaches fit the situation.
In sessions she prioritizes straightforward talk about what is happening now and what the person wants to change. She breaks concerns into manageable pieces and tests small changes to see what helps. People can expect concrete tools for managing panic, anger, and overwhelming stress.
Her background includes work across clinical settings over a 15-year career, with attention to domestic violence, women’s issues, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people handling major life transitions and the effects of past trauma.
KaShawna offers therapy in English and practices in the District of Columbia. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling steps detailed on the site.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
KaShawna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and try new responses. CBT sessions often include short exercises, homework tasks, and step-by-step strategies for managing anxiety, panic attacks, and low mood.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which narrows attention to clear goals and small changes. This approach is practical and future-oriented, useful when someone wants concrete steps toward improving relationships, parenting, or daily routines. Trauma-Focused Therapy is applied when past harm affects current functioning, with care taken to pace work and focus on stabilization before deeper processing.
Finding the right method is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made and circumstances change.
Confirm the specific session options before booking so you know which formats she currently offers. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to teach skills, review exercises, and track progress in ways that fit everyday routines.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting issues, intimacy and self-esteem concerns, and compassion fatigue.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and routines and to try practical alternatives. Sessions focus on specific skills and behavioral experiments to test what helps.
What is her professional experience?
She has 15 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and has focused on domestic violence, women’s issues, panic, and family problems among other areas.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds LCSW-C and LICSW credentials and practices in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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