Annisha Dunaway, LCSW
Therapist who combines warmth and direct care
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- Values-driven support
- Practical coping skills
- Warm and direct style
About Annisha
She approaches therapy as a team effort. Sessions are warm and direct, with straightforward talk about goals and next steps. Annisha draws from different methods depending on the person and the concern rather than using a single fixed approach.
Typical concerns she helps people with include stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes such as divorce or career transitions. She also supports people facing grief, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, parenting strains, and midlife questions.
In the room she focuses on practical skills and small, doable steps. That might mean noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing mindful attention, or clarifying values and priorities. Sessions aim to build resilience and help people take actions that fit their goals.
Annisha describes her style as encouraging and honest. She helps clients find their own strengths and make changes that matter to them. If someone wants a direct, supportive clinician who adapts methods to the person, she may be a good fit.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
How Annisha’s Approaches Work Online
Annisha draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that translate well to talk-based sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that align with those values, which can help with life transitions and midlife decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying steps, reflecting on what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than imposing one fixed method.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people connect from quieter surroundings or schedule around work or caregiving duties. The focus is on practical ways to use therapy in everyday life while building skills that carry over between sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Annisha commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Other areas include grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, and midlife questions.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses a mix of approaches tailored to the person and describes her style as warm, open, encouraging, and direct. Goals are set collaboratively based on what the client wants to achieve.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in clinical settings, drawing from that background to support adults and teens through a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.