- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-informed support
- Goal-focused sessions
About KaShawna
KaShawna Watson is a licensed social worker with 15 years of clinical experience in the Washington, District of Columbia area. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and grief. Parents and individuals concerned about family problems, parenting strain, or intimacy-related issues can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through their worries.
KaShawna often supports people coping with trauma and abuse, domestic violence concerns, compassion fatigue, and panic disorder and panic attacks. She aims to help clients build practical skills that reduce overwhelming feelings and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions focus on strategies that can be used between meetings as well as understanding the patterns that keep problems active.
Her practice blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Solution-Focused techniques and Trauma-Focused Therapy. That means she uses clear steps to spot unhelpful thinking, sets reachable goals, and addresses the impact of traumatic events when needed. Clients leave with concrete tools to manage symptoms and test new ways of responding.
KaShawna describes herself as supportive and empowering. She encourages steady, realistic progress rather than quick fixes. The relationship in the room is collaborative - clients and therapist decide together what to try and when to adjust the plan.
KaShawna holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and the LICSW in the District of Columbia, and she also has an LCSW in Virginia. She offers therapy in English and practices from the District of Columbia.
How KaShawna’s approaches translate to online work
KaShawna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking that worsen anxiety or panic. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can test new responses and reduce symptoms over time.She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to interfere with daily life. This work focuses on understanding how trauma affects feelings and behavior, and on building tools to manage strong reactions and regain control.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, preferences, and goals, then try methods that fit. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so the work stays practical and relevant.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it helpful to use remote sessions for consistent work on panic, anxiety, and trauma-focused goals while balancing day-to-day demands.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does KaShawna commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, and related issues including panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on clear steps and tools people can use between sessions. Conversations emphasize goals and practical strategies.
How many years has she practiced?
She brings 15 years of professional experience to her clinical work in the region.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds LICSW in the District of Columbia and LCSW-C in Maryland, and also has an LCSW in Virginia. Her practice is based in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.