- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Annisha
Annisha Dunaway is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of practice. She is based in Virginia and works with adults and teens on concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and anger. Annisha also brings experience from military service and work as a victim specialist with law enforcement.
She begins by asking what the person wants to accomplish. Sessions focus on clear goals set together. Annisha uses straightforward conversation and practical steps rather than one rigid method. She combines ideas from several approaches to match what a person needs in the moment.
Her style is direct and encouraging. She aims to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck, then try different ways of responding. This often means learning small skills to manage intense feelings and practicing new behaviors between sessions.
Annisha draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people shift unhelpful thinking and act on personal values. She also uses client-centered and mindfulness techniques to increase awareness and calm. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and unsure how to move forward.
Many people who work with her want practical tools for coping with stress, grief, parenting strain, or workplace frustration. She also supports those dealing with family origin issues, codependency, and forgiveness work. The focus stays on clear goals and steady steps toward them.
How Annisha’s approaches translate to online work
Annisha uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when emotions are strong. That approach is useful for anger that comes from frustration or feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test different ways of thinking and acting; it is practical for stress, anxiety, and mood issues.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative step. She asks about goals and preferences, then tries methods that fit. Clients and the therapist check what helps and adjust the plan as needed, so treatment evolves with the person’s needs.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and behavioral experiments between meetings more readily. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to remote sessions so the work stays focused and practical.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief, anger, and related concerns such as body image and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses a mix of methods and sets goals with the client. The approach is direct and practical, focusing on skills and behaviors that can be tried between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a clinician, plus background as an Army veteran and work as a victim specialist with law enforcement.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Does she conduct sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.