KaShawna Watson, LCSW-C, LICSW

KaShawna Watson is a licensed social worker practicing in the District of Columbia. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and intimacy-related issues. She also supports those dealing with parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Her style is direct and collaborative. She aims to create an open space where clients can talk about difficult feelings without judgment. Sessions focus on practical steps that fit into everyday life and on building skills people can use between visits. KaShawna draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. That mix lets her address immediate problems while also working through deeper patterns linked to trauma or relationship dynamics. She brings 15 years of professional experience across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. That background includes work with people affected by domestic violence, panic attacks, family problems, and women’s issues. People often come for short-term help with a specific problem or for longer work on patterns that keep repeating in relationships and daily life. KaShawna emphasizes collaboration - setting goals together and checking progress as therapy continues.

Approaches for online work and practical support

KaShawna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is often useful for anxiety, panic symptoms, and depression because it focuses on what to change now to feel better. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals and to build on existing strengths. This approach targets specific changes clients want to see and can be helpful when people need quick, practical steps. Finding the right approach is part of the work. KaShawna will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they choose methods and adjust them as progress is tracked during sessions. Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people keep up with regular sessions while handling work, school, or family commitments without rearranging their whole day.