KaShawna Watson , MD, LCSW-C, LICSW

KaShawna Watson is a licensed clinician based in the District of Columbia who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing family problems, grief, panic attacks, domestic violence issues, and compassion fatigue. KaShawna emphasizes practical steps and steady support for those working through life changes and intimacy-related concerns.

She blends clear, goal-focused methods with space to talk about hard feelings. Sessions aim to identify patterns that cause distress and build small, doable changes. Clients can expect direct feedback, coping strategies, and flexible planning that fits their life.

With 15 years of experience, KaShawna draws on several well-known approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She applies Solution-Focused Therapy to set concrete goals and track progress over short timeframes.

For trauma and abuse concerns she uses Trauma-Focused Therapy principles to help people process difficult experiences and reduce their hold on daily life. The work moves at a pace the client feels ready for and focuses on safety and stabilization before deeper work.

KaShawna holds MD, LCSW-C, and LICSW credentials. She offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging so clients can choose what fits best. All sessions are conducted in English and scheduled from her District of Columbia practice.

Starting is straightforward: select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

KaShawna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practice small changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or panic symptoms. Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on stabilizing reactions and processing difficult memories at a pace the person can tolerate, which can reduce the intensity of trauma-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try methods that fit the client's needs. That way sessions stay collaborative and are adjusted if something isn't helping.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation, while phone work can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can suit quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or people who prefer writing. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.