KaShawna Watson, MD, LCSW-C, LICSW
Compassionate, practical support for parents and adults
Book with KaShawna- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C, LICSW
- Licensed in
- District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About KaShawna
KaShawna Watson, MD, LCSW-C, LICSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. She also supports those coping with trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Her approach is calm and direct, aimed at practical change rather than long lectures.
She keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. She listens first, and then helps clients set small, doable steps. Treatment often focuses on symptoms that interfere with daily life, such as panic attacks, anger, or trouble managing family problems.
Background and approach
KaShawna uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. She helps people spot patterns of thinking that get in the way, and then tests simpler, healthier ways of responding. When trauma is part of the story, she brings in trauma-focused strategies to reduce repeated distress.
Her background includes 15 years of clinical experience in the Washington, D.C. area. She holds an MD and carries two social work licenses: LCSW-C and LICSW. That mix shapes a practical, medical-aware view of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Sessions are offered in English and fit a variety of lives and schedules. People who want clear steps and steady support often find this style helpful. The emphasis is on usable skills, manageable goals, and steady progress over time.
What KaShawna works with
Everything KaShawna lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else KaShawna helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Women's issues
Approaches KaShawna lists
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Online approaches that focus on practical change
KaShawna draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new reactions. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can target the parts that cause the most trouble. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and managing everyday stress.She also uses solution-focused therapy to identify short-term goals and build on a person's strengths. This method emphasizes small, achievable changes and often produces quick, practical results for relationship or parenting concerns. For clients with a history of trauma, trauma-focused therapy techniques are used to reduce the hold of past events and decrease reactivity in daily life.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then shape a plan together. Clients can expect to review progress regularly and adjust strategies when needed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different routines. Video sessions allow face-to-face work and skills practice, phone sessions can fit a break at work or use less bandwidth, and chat or messaging is useful for quick check-ins or ongoing skill reinforcement. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family and work lives.
Questions people ask about KaShawna
What concerns does KaShawna typically address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family strain, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting issues, anger, and self-esteem problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and direct with an emphasis on practical change and clear steps clients can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She brings 15 years of clinical experience and combines medical training with social work practice to guide treatment decisions.
Which credentials and location are listed for her?
She holds an MD and the social work credentials LCSW-C and LICSW, and practices in the District of Columbia.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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