Licensed to practice in 6 states and accepts 80 insurances. Specializes in High Clinical Acuity, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues and 1 more.

Dr. Aisha Mitchell Washington

(she/her)

LCSW, 28 years of experience
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

About me

Welcome to Dr. Mitchell’s Safe and Brave Space I began my career in social services in 1995, working with children, youth, and families often labeled as “at-risk”—many of whom were impacted by substance use, poverty, child abuse, and neglect. Over time, my commitment to equity and justice led me to the field of social work, where I continue to center the person-in-environment perspective and actively support antiracist policies, ideas, and actions. This work is grounded in an acknowledgment that we live and practice on the stolen lands of Indigenous peoples, and that much of the wealth and infrastructure of this nation was built through the unpaid labor and enduring suffering of enslaved Africans. I honor these histories and their ongoing impact as part of my commitment to justice, healing, and collective liberation. I am deeply committed to self-awareness and reflective practice, both personally and with those I serve. I walk alongside clients on a healing journey rooted in self-care, resilience, and transformation. I integrate narrative therapy and other evidence-informed approaches through the lens of intersectionality to remain fully person-centered. My practice pays particular attention to the impacts of trauma and race-based stress on one’s inner world. As appropriate, I incorporate Feminist Theory, Queer Theory, and Liberation Psychology to support healing that honors identity, lived experience, and systemic context. I welcome all who value peace, healing, and justice to join me in this space—to try, to grow, and to be.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

The initial visit is an opportunity for you and me to get to know one another, discuss your concerns, review relevant history, and determine the most appropriate course of treatment moving forward. Please note that attendance and participation are important to maintaining services. Clients are expected to complete all required intake paperwork before their scheduled appointment. Failure to complete intake forms may result in cancellation of the appointment. If you have two (2) no-show appointments, you will be dismissed from my practice and will not be eligible to schedule future appointments with me. A no-show is defined as missing a scheduled appointment without providing at least 24 hours’ notice of cancellation. Arriving more than 10–15 minutes late may also result in cancellation of the appointment and may be considered a no-show. Exceptions may be considered for emergencies or unforeseen circumstances on a case-by-case basis.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My greatest strength is my emotional intelligence—the ability to remain self-aware, attuned to others, and responsive in ways that foster trust, connection, and growth. This strength has guided my work across social services, clinical practice, and organizational leadership, allowing me to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics with empathy, clarity, and cultural humility. Emotional intelligence enables me to lead with compassion while maintaining healthy boundaries, adapt to challenging situations without losing focus, and support others in their healing and development. It also informs my commitment to reflective practice, antiracist values, and trauma-informed care—ensuring that my work remains both person-centered and justice-driven

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color ) Military Veterans ALAANA (African, Latinx, Arab, Asian, or Native American) LGBTQ+ community People vulnerable to poverty People affected by Trauma

Specialties

Top specialties

Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

Identifies as

Black / African American

Christian

Serves ages

Accepts

Cash - $200 per session

Aetna

Aetna - Allied Benefits

Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

Aetna - Luminare

Aetna - Medicare

Aetna - Moda

Aetna - WebTPA

Aetna – HealthEZ

All Savers

Amerihealth

Amerihealth Administrators

Arlo

AvMed

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare

Blue Shield

Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal

Blue Shield of California - Medicare

Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)

Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

Centivo

Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)

Cigna

Cigna - HealthEZ

Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)

EAP:Cigna

EAP:Evernorth

EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Evernorth

Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)

Golden Rule

GTEB

Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

Health Net (Medi-Cal)

Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal

Horizon

Humana - Medicare

Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

IHSS Healthy Workers

Independence Administrators

Independence Blue Cross

Independence Keystone 65 HMO

Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO

Kaiser Northwest

Kaiser Northwest - Medicare

Kaiser Permanente - Medicare

Kaiser Washington

Kaiser Washington - Medicare

L.A. Care Covered

L.A. Care Covered Direct

L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)

L.A. Care PASC-SEIU

Optum

OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

Oscar

Oxford

Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon (Medicare Advantage)

Regence BlueShield of Washington

Regence BlueShield of Washington (Medicare Advantage)

Regence Group Administrators

San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal

SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)

Sharp Health Plan

Surest (formerly Bind)

Sutter Health Plan

Tufts Health/Cigna

United Medical Resources

UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

UnitedHealthcare/Optum

UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Narrative

I use narrative therapy and other frameworks for various populations such as people of color, those who have experienced trauma, and those with PTSD, severe depression, ADHD, Bipolar, sexual identity challenges, relationship conflicts, and severe anxiety. It allows for cultural humility and sensitivity to be utilized when working with clients in various interventions as well as giving importance to the bio-socio-psychological development of the clients.

, 51 ratings

6 ratings with written reviews

May 30, 2026

Very warm, very authentic, a wonderful listener. Absolutely great at what she does, grateful I have the opportunity to work with her.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Dr.

April 1, 2026

I am grateful for being able to communicate with a therapist that’s 1000 % great 💝🌹

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 5 with Dr.

December 20, 2025

Aisha is incredibly good at identifying and seeing through and separating the wheat from the chaff. Highly recommend

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Dr.