Dr. Daphne Washington, MD, LCPC

Dr. Daphne Washington helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, grief, relationship concerns, and big life changes. She is an MD and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with seven years of clinical experience. Her work often includes coaching around career and coping skills.

She uses clear, practical strategies to build everyday coping skills. Sessions focus on small steps that make daily life easier. She listens for strengths and then helps people try new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and boost self-worth.

Her approach respects each person’s story. She leans on client-centered care to follow what matters most to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test more balanced ideas.

Dr. Washington also draws on existential and solution-focused ideas when helpful. That can mean looking at life priorities, meaning, and short-term goal-setting to get unstuck. She pays attention to real-world problems like caregiving strain, aging concerns, money stress, and discrimination.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. People who want to begin can use the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Dr. Washington often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online work. CBT helps people notice and test thoughts that increase anxiety or low mood, and then try small behavioral changes to see what helps. Client-centered work focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the person, and building on their own strengths and goals.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges, then try methods that fit. Adjustments are made along the way so the plan stays useful and realistic for each person.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow quick check-ins, brief coaching, and flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. These options make therapy easier to fit into a busy life and let people try different ways of connecting with a licensed professional.