Annisha Dunaway , LCSW

Annisha Dunaway is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia. She brings six years of clinical experience and a practical, direct style to sessions. Annisha aims to work alongside people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life changes. She describes her approach as warm, encouraging, and straightforward.

Annisha prefers to set goals based on what each person wants to accomplish. She uses a mix of methods so care fits the person, not the other way around. In sessions she listens, asks clear questions, and helps people notice patterns that get in the way of daily life.

Her work includes helping with relationship strain, parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, body image, codependency, and career stress. She also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue, grief, and the aftermath of abuse or disaster. Annisha draws on practical tools to manage emotions and rebuild routines.

She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These methods are used to break down problems into small, manageable steps and to build new habits of thinking and action.

People who prefer a collaborative and direct therapist may find her style helpful. She aims to create a nonjudgmental place for honest conversation and growth. Annisha encourages realistic steps toward change and helps people use their existing strengths to move forward.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and motivation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and understood; the therapist follows the person's lead and offers empathy and support rather than directing every step.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Annisha will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean using mindfulness exercises one week and skill practice the next, depending on what the person needs and wants to try.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and exercises that use visual cues. Phone sessions are a good option when lower bandwidth or stepping away from a screen is needed. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins, written reflections, and ongoing coaching-style support between longer sessions.