Annisha Dunaway

Annisha Dunaway is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of clinical experience. She has worked with adults and teens on depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship concerns, PTSD, and empowerment. Annisha is an Army veteran and has experience as a victim specialist with law enforcement.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She asks clients what they want to accomplish and builds goals from the client's priorities. Annisha combines tools from different methods to match each person’s needs rather than using one fixed model.

In sessions she aims to be warm, open, encouraging, and direct. She offers a calm space to talk through hard topics without judgment and to build practical steps forward. She often focuses on helping people tap into their own strengths to change their path.

Annisha commonly addresses stress, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing career strain, compassion fatigue, intimacy-related issues, and blended family challenges.

Her clinical tools include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches are blended to fit the person and the situation.

Annisha practices in Virginia and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

How Annisha’s Methods Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings while committing to steps that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes by clarifying what matters and taking small actions toward it.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical ways to change them. It is useful for stress, worry, low mood, and problem-solving in day-to-day life.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience. The therapist offers empathy and support while following the client’s lead to set goals and pace.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Annisha uses these methods flexibly and will work with each person to decide which tools fit their goals, preferences, and situation. She checks in and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow quicker scheduling during work breaks, or offer a shorter check-in when needed. Because session formats are not specified in the profile, confirm which formats are available before booking. The overall aim is to help people use therapy practices in ways that match daily routines and goals.