Stephanie Nash, LICSW, LCSW-C

LICSW and LCSW-C social worker in the District of Columbia with 29 years of experience, Stephanie Nash focuses on stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and parenting-related strain. She works with adults and has supported people dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, intimacy-related issues, LGBT concerns, career stress, and young adult challenges. Sessions are conducted in English.Stephanie's approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She describes her work as collaborative and strength-based. In practical terms this means identifying current patterns, trying small changes, and building skills that help with everyday problems.People can expect direct conversation about what is happening now. Stephanie looks at thoughts, behaviors, and coping skills and introduces mindfulness practices when they fit. She also uses solution-focused ideas to set short-term goals and track progress.In sessions she pays attention to trauma histories and how those experiences affect daily life now. The goal is to increase useful coping and to reduce patterns that cause repeated difficulty. She aims to help people make concrete changes that affect work, family roles, and relationships.Stephanie has worked in the Washington DC and Maryland area for decades. Her practical background includes responding to a wide range of diagnoses and life stressors. To begin, she asks about current concerns and sets clear steps for the first sessions.

Therapeutic approaches and what online work involves

Stephanie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing practical changes; it can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve attention; it often helps with stress, anger, and anxiety.

She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, achievable goals and to track small changes that make daily life easier. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust the plan based on what works and what feels manageable.

Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people use remote sessions to fit therapy into work days, reduce travel time, or have a shorter check-in when needed. Some formats can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a quick, focused session is preferred. The emphasis is on making sessions fit into everyday life while working toward clear goals.