- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Stephanie
Stephanie Nash is a licensed clinical social worker with 29 years of experience. She holds a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) credential in the District of Columbia and a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland. Stephanie works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and anger.
She uses straightforward, goal-focused methods in sessions. Stephanie draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to examine thought and behavior patterns. She also uses mindfulness practice to help people notice reactions in the moment, and solution-focused strategies to set short-term goals.
Her background includes long-term clinical work in the Washington DC and Maryland area. That experience covers mood disorders, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and caregiving stress alongside relationship and communication problems. She notes working with clients facing many diagnoses and life challenges.
In sessions she emphasizes a strengths-based outlook. Conversations are collaborative and practical. The focus is on recognizing choices, clarifying goals, and developing concrete steps to manage difficult feelings and interactions.
Stephanie invites people to bring specifics about what is happening in daily life - recurring anger, tension with others, workplace frustration, or stress from caregiving. She helps people set intentions and try new strategies, then checks what works and adjusts the plan as needed.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Stephanie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, useful for anger, anxiety, and work or relationship patterns.She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy, teaching simple attention and breathing practices so people can notice impulses and pause before reacting. Mindfulness helps when strong feelings escalate quickly.
Solution-Focused Therapy appears as short-term goal-setting and small experiments. That approach focuses on clear steps to change a specific situation or reaction rather than exploring everything at once.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. She will collaborate with clients to choose approaches based on current needs, goals, and what feels workable. The plan can change over time as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow brief check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth or camera use is a concern, while video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for practice and feedback. Licensed professionals can help clients pick the format that best fits their schedule and the goals they want to address.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, anger, grief, parenting concerns, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar.
Which therapeutic style does she use?
Her work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set goals and change patterns in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 29 years of clinical experience working with adults and children in the Washington DC and Maryland area.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is credentialed as an LICSW in the District of Columbia and as an LCSW-C in Maryland, and she practices in the District of Columbia.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific session formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.