KaShawna Watson
DC clinician focusing on trauma, relationships, and anxiety
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About
KaShawna Watson, MD, LCSW-C, LICSW, brings 15 years of clinical experience to her practice in the District of Columbia. She is a licensed clinician whose work focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and areas related to grief, intimacy, and parenting. Her approach addresses a broad range of life challenges while also attending to issues such as domestic violence, panic disorder, and women's concerns.
Watson emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic space in which clients can explore thoughts and feelings and consider steps toward change. She integrates structured, goal-oriented techniques with trauma-informed methods, tailoring support to the presenting concerns. Her practice centers on collaboration and practical strategies that align with each person’s priorities.
Clients encounter a clinician who combines clinical training with practical problem-solving skills. Watson’s services are offered from a foundation of clinical credentials and years of practice across the local region, and she works with individuals navigating transitions, relationship dynamics, and the lingering impacts of traumatic experiences.
Watson emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic space in which clients can explore thoughts and feelings and consider steps toward change. She integrates structured, goal-oriented techniques with trauma-informed methods, tailoring support to the presenting concerns. Her practice centers on collaboration and practical strategies that align with each person’s priorities.
Clients encounter a clinician who combines clinical training with practical problem-solving skills. Watson’s services are offered from a foundation of clinical credentials and years of practice across the local region, and she works with individuals navigating transitions, relationship dynamics, and the lingering impacts of traumatic experiences.
- Location:
- District of Columbia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 15
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Domestic violence
Therapeutic approach:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MD LCSW-C 24517, DC LICSW LC50079914
- NPI Number: 1801252085
- License: LICSW (District of Columbia), LCSW-C (Maryland), LCSW (Virginia)
Remote care and therapeutic approaches
KaShawna Watson offers remote sessions that apply structured therapeutic methods to address stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify patterns of thinking and behavior and to develop concrete skills for managing symptoms. In practical terms, this approach focuses on exploring current thoughts and actions and experimenting with alternative responses.
She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals and to build on existing strengths. This approach emphasizes collaborative goal setting and small, achievable steps so that work in sessions connects directly to day-to-day priorities. For experiences of trauma and abuse, she incorporates Trauma-Focused Therapy to create a framework for processing difficult events and for pacing work in a way that aligns with each person’s readiness.
Remote options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These communication modes are used to support collaborative planning, skill practice, and ongoing check-ins between sessions.
What is KaShawna Watson's clinical background?
She has 15 years of professional experience working as a licensed clinician in the Washington, D.C. region.
What credentials and licenses does she hold?
KaShawna Watson holds MD, LCSW-C, and LICSW credentials. License details include MD LCSW-C 24517 and DC LICSW LC50079914.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is her practice located?
Her location is listed as the District of Columbia.
How can people work with her remotely?
She offers remote communication options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
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