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LICSW, MD, LCSW-C

Stephanie Nash, LICSW, MD, LCSW-C

  • Experience29 years
  • LocationDistrict of Columbia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy
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About Stephanie

Stephanie Nash brings nearly three decades of clinical experience to people seeking help with stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship strain, ADHD, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

She works from a strengths-based lens that emphasizes clients' existing resources and capacity for change, offering steady support while helping clients clarify goals and practical steps forward.

Her background includes long-term practice in the Washington DC and Maryland area, and she has supported adults and children facing diagnoses such as depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and a range of interpersonal difficulties. Stephanie integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness practices into straightforward, goal-oriented work.

She attends to each person’s perspective and tailors interventions to fit individual needs, whether addressing grief, caregiver stress, parenting concerns, or communication problems. The collaborative process prioritizes clarity, competence, and achievable intentions, with an emphasis on helping clients develop usable skills for everyday life.

Interested individuals are invited to connect when ready to begin a thoughtful, empowering course of care in the District of Columbia.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Stephanie uses evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy to help clients manage thoughts, emotions, and everyday challenges. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance techniques that support emotional regulation and reduce reactivity in the face of difficult experiences.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which methods align with their goals, values, and preferences, and will adapt the plan over time as needs evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure that treatment stays focused and relevant to the client’s priorities.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to continue care from the District of Columbia. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver structured, goal-oriented work and skill-building remotely while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and intimacy-related problems, ADHD, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and caregiver stress, and career or life-change challenges.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies to help clients set goals, learn skills, and build on their strengths in a collaborative way.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She brings 29 years of clinical experience working with adults and children in the Washington DC and Maryland area.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
Credentials include LICSW, MD, and LCSW-C with licence details DC LICSW LC303310 and MD LCSW-C 11935; practice location is District of Columbia.
Are services offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

29+ years

Licensed

District of Columbia, Maryland

Languages

English

What Stephanie can help with

Stephanie Nash works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

Stephanie works with clients experiencing anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, and stress.

How Stephanie approaches therapy

Stephanie's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Stephanie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in District of Columbia, with 29 years of clinical experience.