Annisha Dunaway

Annisha Dunaway is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of practice. She is based in Virginia and draws on her background as an Army veteran and as a victim specialist with law enforcement. Annisha works with adults and teens on concerns such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, PTSD, and empowerment.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She prefers to set goals based on what each person wants to accomplish. Annisha describes her approach as warm, open, encouraging, and direct, and she adapts methods to fit the individual rather than using a single technique for everyone.

In sessions she helps people talk through stress, grief, self-esteem struggles, anger, and career concerns. She also addresses parenting questions, blended family matters, body image and codependency, and problems that follow divorce, domestic violence, or other trauma. First responder issues and compassion fatigue are also on her focus list.

Annisha uses a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, client-centered work, and motivational interviewing. She tailors these tools to each person's needs and goals, explaining options and inviting collaboration.

Her aim is to create a nonjudgmental space where people can process painful experiences and find ways to move forward. She encourages small steps, realistic goals, and building on existing strengths to redirect life when needed.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small committed actions toward them. It helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by encouraging meaningful steps even when feelings are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and managing stress. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention and breathing practices to calm the mind and reduce reactivity, which can help with stress, anger, and overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and will try techniques collaboratively. Together they will test what helps and adjust the plan as needs change.

Confirm the session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some formats also let people avoid being on camera or use less bandwidth, which can be helpful on busy days. Ask about format details when you schedule to match sessions to your routine and needs.