Therapist profile
Annisha Dunaway, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting focus
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- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Annisha
Annisha Dunaway is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of experience. She is licensed in Virginia and has worked with adults and teens on concerns such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship issues. Her background includes service in the Army and work as a victim specialist with law enforcement.
Annisha approaches therapy as a collaborative process. She develops goals based on what the person wants to accomplish and adapts methods to the situation rather than using one fixed approach. Sessions are straightforward and direct. She aims to help people process hard events and make practical changes in their daily life.
She draws from several evidence-based methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy, as well as mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques. Those tools are used to address symptoms like anxiety and depression, and to build skills for managing stress, parenting strains, or changes after trauma.
People who contact her can expect conversations that focus on current problems and concrete next steps. She also addresses family-related topics such as blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, and family-of-origin problems while keeping the work centered on the individual seeking help. Her law enforcement victim specialist experience informs how she works with trauma and safety-related concerns.
She uses a practical style that encourages honest, direct discussion. Annisha helps people notice what matters to them, test small changes, and choose actions that fit their goals. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Annisha commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify values and take action toward them despite difficult thoughts or feelings, which can help with life transitions and persistent worry. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety and low mood.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which means conversations are guided by the person's concerns and goals rather than a fixed script. Together the client and therapist decide which methods to try and when to adjust the plan. That makes finding the right approach a collaborative process rather than a one-time choice.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Many people choose online work to fit sessions into a busy day, keep check-ins brief when needed, or avoid travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to sustain regular meetings while balancing parenting, work, and other demands. Licensed professionals including this therapist can help match the session rhythm and approach to the client's needs and schedule.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strains, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and direct. She sets goals with the client and uses practical methods to address current problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience and a background as an Army veteran and a victim specialist with law enforcement.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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