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Stephanie Nash

Therapist · District of Columbia

Stephanie Nash

LICSW, LCSW-C

Supportive clinician for life and career transitions

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  • Strengths focused
  • Goal oriented
  • Mindfulness informed

About Stephanie

Stephanie Nash is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, mood concerns, and work-related transitions. She greets new clients with warmth and practical focus, offering calm listening and straightforward steps to move forward. Her style is collaborative and respectful of each person’s strengths and experiences.

With 29 years of experience, Stephanie draws on several proven methods to guide change. She blends solution-focused techniques with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices. That mix helps clients spot patterns, test new ways of thinking, and build small routines that make daily life easier.

Stephanie’s work often centers on common life challenges: grief, parenting stress, caregiver strain, identity and intimacy questions, and the ups and downs of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar conditions. She also supports people working through trauma, attention concerns, and communication problems. Career-related transitions and young adult issues are part of her practice as well.

Therapy with Stephanie is goal-oriented and practical. Sessions typically involve setting clear, achievable steps and checking progress together. She invites clients to try tools in real life and then refine them based on what works.

Clients can expect a respectful, steady approach that honors their perspective. Stephanie emphasizes collaboration - working side by side to clarify priorities and build momentum toward the changes a person wants to make.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

29+ years

Credentials

District of Columbia, Maryland

Languages

English

How Stephanie’s approaches translate to online work

Stephanie commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety or improve mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help manage stress and stay grounded in difficult moments.

She also uses solution-focused work that centers on setting clear, short-term goals and identifying practical steps to reach them. Together with the client she will review what matters most, try approaches in daily life, and adjust strategies based on results. Finding the right mix of methods is a team effort, and she will collaborate with each person to tailor the plan to their needs and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins during a workday break. They can also support continued work when life events make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals adapt these approaches for remote care so the focus stays on practical progress and workable daily changes.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, caregiver issues, relationship and communication problems, intimacy questions, ADHD, and career transitions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and practical, using solution-focused work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness to set goals and try concrete steps between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 29 years of clinical experience working with adults and children in the Washington DC and Maryland area.

What credentials and region does she practice in?

She holds LICSW in the District of Columbia and LCSW-C in Maryland, and she practices from the District of Columbia.

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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