Stephanie Nash , LICSW, MD, LCSW-C

Stephanie Nash welcomes contact and recognizes the courage it takes to seek support for personal wellness. For over 25 years she has provided therapeutic counseling to adults and children across the Washington DC and Maryland area, working with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, stress, and relationship conflicts.

She approaches treatment from a strength-based perspective, combining solution-focused techniques, cognitive behavioral interventions, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness practices to help clients clarify goals and build coping skills. Stephanie emphasizes collaboration - listening with empathy and respect, helping people examine choices, acknowledge competencies, and set intentions for change.

Her work is tailored to each person’s unique needs; she draws on evidence-informed strategies to address practical day-to-day challenges as well as deeper emotional struggles. Stephanie holds LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) and LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical) credentials, reflecting advanced training in clinical social work and therapeutic practice.

She values the opportunity to support clients as they persevere toward greater fulfillment and well-being, and when an individual is ready she looks forward to working together to pursue meaningful, achievable change.

Evidence-Based Approaches Offered Through Online Therapy

Stephanie Nash draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, and solution-focused methods to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on strengths and practical steps toward change, helping clients set clear goals and build on what is already working.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephanie collaborates with each person to determine the best fit based on needs, goals, and preferences. Together they consider which strategies will be most useful and adapt those approaches as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Stephanie is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with communication. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access therapy from where one is located, and integrate work on coping skills into everyday life with the support of a licensed professional.