- Warm and direct
- Goal guided
- Practical steps
About Annisha
Annisha Dunaway is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of clinical experience. She is a veteran and has worked alongside law enforcement as a victim specialist. Annisha supports adults and teens who are coping with depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, relationship concerns, and empowerment needs.
She approaches therapy as a team effort, using the client's goals to guide each session. She blends methods rather than sticking to a single model. Annisha describes her style as warm, open, encouraging, and direct. Sessions aim to help people process hard experiences and move toward practical change.
Her work often focuses on everyday problems such as stress, self-esteem, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and career questions. She also addresses issues like codependency, communication problems, blended family adjustments, first responder concerns, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. The aim is to identify small steps that lead toward better functioning and greater resilience.
In the room she tries to create a nonjudgmental setting where clients can be honest and imperfect. Goals are set with the client's priorities first. Treatment combines approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and acceptance-based strategies to match what each person needs.
Annisha practices in Virginia and offers services in English. People interested in meeting her begin by completing the site's Start Therapy questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small, committed actions that match what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches skills to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and experiments that can be discussed in sessions. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce rumination and reactivity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then combine methods to fit those needs. This is a collaborative process where strategies are adjusted over time based on what helps.
If you plan to try online therapy, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let clients use video or audio depending on what feels most practical that day. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and how to use sessions to practice tools between meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Annisha help with?
She works with adults and teens on issues like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. She also addresses parenting, career questions, and first responder stress.
What is her style in therapy?
Her approach is warm, open, encouraging, and direct. She collaborates with clients and follows their goals to guide the work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience as an LCSW and brings experience as an Army veteran and a victim specialist working with law enforcement.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.