Washington Cisco

Washington Cisco is a licensed clinical social worker with 39 years of experience. He helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, sad, having trouble sleeping, or coping with relationship strain. He often supports those dealing with grief and panic-related worries through straightforward conversation and steady support.

He began his career working with children and youth in 1986 and then returned to outpatient work in 2013, seeing both children and adults. He currently provides therapy in the prison system with adults aged 19 to 70. This range of roles has shaped his practical approach to everyday problems.

Washington uses a caring, supportive style in sessions. He believes people come to therapy because they need help functioning and coping. He centers the client’s goals and respects each person’s right to make their own choices.

In practice he listens more than he tells. Sessions focus on understanding what a person is facing, naming priorities, and trying small steps to improve how things feel day to day. He draws on approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.

People meet him to talk about specific problems like panic attacks, sleeping trouble, persistent worry, or life transitions. He aims to create a space where someone can say what’s hard and begin to find clearer ways to cope.

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