Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 17 ratings

Dashia W.

LCSW, 3 years of experience

Warm
Open-minded
Authentic
Virtual
Next available on

About me

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) dedicated to supporting individuals through life's challenges. I became a mental health provider because I believe no one should have to navigate their adversities in silence. Currently, I work in the DMV area as a travel social worker and also enjoy providing care as a part-time outpatient therapist. My approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and creating a safe space where you feel seen and heard. I look forward to walking alongside you on your healing journey.

Get to know me

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

In our first session together, we’ll take time to explore the concerns that brought you to therapy. We’ll collaborate to identify your specific goals and discuss how I can best support you in reaching them. We'll also talk about what you can expect from the therapeutic process, including what therapy looks like and how we can build a space that feels safe, supportive, and effective for you.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I believe my greatest strength as a provider lies in my diversity, openness, and genuine commitment to supporting others. I value the opportunity to not only help my clients grow, but also to learn from each individual I work with. My passion is fueled by witnessing the progress my clients make — the confidence they build and the goals they achieve throughout the therapeutic process.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Athletes, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), Caretakers, Chronic Illness, Graduate and Professional School Students, LGBQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer), TGNC (Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming) (Active Duty, Reserves, Veteran, Partner), Pregnancy/Postpartum, Relationships/Family, Religion/Spiritual, Substance Users and/or those impacted by the substance use of a loved one.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Child or AdolescentGriefSelf EsteemSpiritualityTrauma and PTSD

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I utilize solution-focused therapy to help clients identify their overall goals and create measurable tasks/objectives to meet said goals.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I utilize CBT to help my clients reframe their thought processes or how they view things to help in changing behaviors.

Strength-Based

Stength-based treatment modalities are utilized to help clients identify their strengths, abilities, and positive attributes which helps in managing mental health symptoms and overall well-being.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational interviewing uses multiple techniques to help facilitate open-ended conversations. These techniques help allow clients to feel comfortable in opening up about concerns bringing them to therapy.

Location

Virtual
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 17 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

August 14, 2025

She always been amazing .

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 5 with Dashia

June 27, 2025

I really enjoyed talking to her

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Dashia

May 1, 2025

I love talking to her. It feels like I’m chatting with one of my close friends someone who lets me spiral but always brings it back and helps me focus. She’s funny, but also encourages me to think deeper. I appreciate that. Honestly, I think I’m a better person because of our conversations.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 9 with Dashia