- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Relationship issues
About Quinatona
Quinatona Winston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with 15 years of experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, and other life changes. Quinatona also supports people coping with addiction, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She uses client-centered methods to listen first and then offers tools that fit daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Mindfulness techniques help slow reactions and focus attention when emotions run high.
Quinatona also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Narrative Therapy to clarify values and reframe personal stories. These methods aim to reduce shame and build self-awareness rather than promising quick fixes. She combines skill building with reflective conversation to help people change patterns that cause repeated frustration.
In sessions she emphasizes clear communication and practical steps. That can mean short behavioral experiments between meetings, or practicing new ways to speak up and set boundaries. She pays attention to anger as it shows up around relationships, work, and parenting concerns.
People who come to her for coaching or therapy leave with concrete strategies to manage mood and to respond differently when stress spikes. The focus is on usable skills, clearer thinking, and steadier behavior over time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Quinatona uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT sessions often include concrete exercises and brief between-session tasks to test what works for daily life.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when feelings are uncomfortable. ACT can help when anger or avoidance get in the way of things that matter. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her practice too, which means sessions start with listening and building a working relationship before choosing techniques.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust based on what the client finds useful. The initial meetings are often about finding the best match for goals and preferences.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help make regular work on reactions and coping skills more manageable.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, bipolar mood concerns, parenting stress, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then teaches skills from CBT, mindfulness, ACT, and narrative approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, behavior, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices there.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.