- Goal focused
- Warm and direct
- Evidence informed
About Annisha
Annisha Dunaway is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of experience. She draws on her background as an Army veteran and work as a victim specialist with law enforcement to support people facing depression, anxiety, and big life changes. Annisha aims to work side-by-side with each person to set goals that matter to them. She presents as warm, direct, and encouraging in sessions.
Her approach blends several methods rather than using a single model for everyone. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to shape a plan. In practice this looks like talking through concrete problems, trying small changes, and noticing what matters most.
Annisha often helps people manage stress, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, grief, and trauma-related concerns. She also addresses relationship and family problems, communication difficulties, blended family issues, and codependency. Work-related concerns such as first responder issues and career stress are included in her focus.
Sessions aim to give tools people can use between meetings. Annisha helps people build skills for handling anger, commitment worries, body image concerns, and parenting strain. She encourages forgiveness work and reflection on family of origin issues when clients bring those topics up.
Therapy with her centers on collaboration and practical steps. Clients set the pace, and she tailors methods to fit each person’s goals. Prospective clients in Virginia can expect straightforward, compassionate guidance.
Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small steps toward them. It supports work on anxiety, depression, and life changes by encouraging committed action even when emotions are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's perspective and uses empathy and active listening to help people feel heard and understood, which can help with relationship and self-esteem concerns.Choosing the right approach is often part of the work together. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences and try methods that match those needs. This is a collaborative process that can shift over time as goals evolve.
Confirm the session formats before booking so you know what options are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, scheduling a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. They can also allow people to use mindfulness exercises or homework between meetings more easily. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered work to an online setting, and this therapist will help decide which techniques suit each person's situation.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, and codependency.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, open, and direct. She works collaboratively and combines practical skills, mindfulness, and talk-based approaches to fit each person.
What is her background and experience?
She has six years of clinical experience and is an Army veteran who also works as a victim specialist with law enforcement.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the scheduling process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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