KaShawna Watson
Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges
MD, LCSW-C, LICSW District of Columbia
- Experience
- 15 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
- Languages
- English
About KaShawna
KaShawna Watson is a licensed therapist practicing in the District of Columbia who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and intimacy-related concerns.
Background and approach
She supports clients facing LGBT issues, parenting and anger management difficulties, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and life transitions, as well as those affected by domestic violence, panic disorder, and women's issues. With 15 years of clinical experience, KaShawna blends practical skills with empathy to help clients identify patterns and develop healthier ways of coping.
Her approach emphasizes collaborative work and clear strategies, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside solution-focused and trauma-informed methods. Clients can expect sessions that aim to surface unhelpful thoughts, build coping tools, and set achievable goals while honoring each person’s pace and values.
KaShawna holds MD, LCSW-C, and LICSW credentials and brings a calm, direct presence to therapeutic conversations. She frames therapy as a courageous step toward greater well-being and partners with clients to move from insight to action.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
KaShawna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical coping strategies for issues like anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to clarify goals and build on existing strengths, helping clients create specific, achievable steps toward change. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers approaches aimed at addressing the impact of traumatic experiences and supporting recovery in ways that respect individual readiness and pacing.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to review needs, preferences, and goals, adapting methods as the work progresses so that therapy stays relevant and effective for the individual. Clients are invited to participate in planning and adjusting treatment strategies throughout care.
Online therapy with KaShawna is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible and reduce barriers to access. These formats let clients maintain continuity of care around work, family, or other commitments while engaging in evidence-informed methods under the guidance of a licensed professional.
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Experience
15+ years
Licensed
District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
Languages
English