KaShawna Watson, LCSW-C, LICSW

KaShawna Watson is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience. She holds an LICSW in the District of Columbia and an LCSW-C in Maryland, and also has LCSW recognition in Virginia. She helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and related issues.

Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to address thinking patterns and set achievable goals. She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past harm affects current feelings and behavior. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings, such as breathing and thought-restructuring techniques, clearer communication, and concrete steps for managing tension.

KaShawna emphasizes collaboration. She works with each person to identify priorities and pick strategies that make sense for their daily life. Conversations are direct and aimed at reducing the immediate burden of strong emotions while building longer-term coping skills.

She has fifteen years working across clinical settings and with diverse concerns, including domestic violence, panic disorder and women’s issues. That background informs practical problem-solving and crisis planning when needed.

People who come because of anger often leave with a clearer sense of what triggers their reactions and with tools to reduce snapping or resentment. If you want help handling anger that affects work or relationships, she focuses on steps you can try right away.

How her approaches translate to online work