- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose work
- Self-care strategies
About Daphne
Dr. Daphne Washington is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with seven years of clinical practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, grief, relationship challenges, career questions, and life changes. She also lists life purpose work among her areas of focus.
She favors an approach that recognizes the client's experience and strengths. Sessions often involve talking through immediate concerns, building practical self-care strategies, and practicing small steps that reduce overwhelm. Cognitive and conversational techniques are used to challenge unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors in everyday life.
Her background includes both clinical work and many years as a counselor educator. That blend shapes a style that is direct and instructional when needed, and reflective when clarifying values and priorities. She often supports people recovering from burnout or compassion fatigue by focusing on routine changes and realistic boundaries.
When people are unsure what comes next in work or relationships, she helps them name priorities and try short experiments to learn what fits. This can mean setting concrete goals, rehearsing different ways of communicating, or changing daily habits to improve mood and energy.
Sessions are oriented toward practical change rather than abstract theory. The emphasis is on clear next steps, manageable skills, and building confidence to handle future challenges. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflection, and helping the person identify their own goals. It supports work on values, self-esteem, and clarifying what matters in day-to-day life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test beliefs and try new behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve coping with change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean a practical CBT plan for anxiety or a more exploratory client-centered focus for life purpose questions.
Confirm the specific online session formats available before booking since the biography does not spell these out. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and caregiving, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits often help people maintain consistency while trying new ways of coping.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, grief, relationship issues, career questions, coping with life changes, and life purpose concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck?
She uses practical steps such as building self-care routines, testing small behavioral changes, and using cognitive techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts.
What is her clinical background?
She has seven years of clinical counseling experience plus many years as a counselor educator, which informs a mix of instructional and reflective approaches.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland and practices with that credential listed.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.