Annisha Dunaway, LCSW

Annisha Dunaway is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia. She draws on six years of experience and a background that includes military service and work as a victim specialist with law enforcement. Annisha aims to partner with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, and life transitions.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then helps people set goals based on what matters to them. She blends techniques rather than using one fixed method, shaping sessions to each person's needs.

Annisha describes her style as warm, open, encouraging, and direct. She focuses on helping people process difficult emotions without judgment and on building the courage to make changes. Practical steps and real-life coping tools are part of her work.

She also supports people facing parenting stress, compassion fatigue, intimacy-related concerns, and career strain. Additional focuses include blended family issues, body image, codependency, communication problems, and recovery after domestic violence or disasters.

People seeking help can expect clear communication and an emphasis on strengths. Sessions aim to help clients notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those goals.

How therapy approaches shape online care

Annisha uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and pick actions that match their values. ACT often focuses on small, value-driven steps that reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thought patterns that feed anxiety or depression and to practice different ways of thinking and behaving. CBT sessions often include simple tools and homework to try between meetings.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Annisha works with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She tailors techniques and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are currently offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. Some approaches translate well to remote conversation and short exercises you can practice between sessions. Licensed professionals can help choose pacing and techniques that work in an online setting.