Annisha Dunaway, LCSW

Annisha Dunaway is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of experience practicing in Virginia. She works with adults and teens on concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and life transitions. Her background includes military service and work as a victim specialist with law enforcement, which informs how she approaches stress and trauma-related concerns.

Annisha keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She asks what the client wants to accomplish and builds goals from that direction. She draws on several therapy methods rather than using one fixed approach. That means sessions can include talking through thoughts and behaviors, learning new coping skills, and practicing mindfulness techniques.

Her style is direct and encouraging. She aims to help people notice patterns that come from their family of origin and current relationships, and to make changes that feel manageable. She also supports people dealing with grief, compassion fatigue, parenting strain, and career stress.

In the room, Annisha uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy, among others. These approaches are used to clarify values, test new behaviors, and reduce unhelpful thought patterns. She will work together with each person to decide which tools fit their goals.

Her experience with first responder issues, blended families, and domestic violence cases shapes how she listens to practical safety concerns and complex family dynamics. People who want clear, goal-focused sessions that address both feelings and everyday choices may find this approach helpful.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions