Tarsha Washington

Tarsha Washington is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing family stress, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She supports those coping with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and grief. She also addresses relationship struggles, parenting concerns, career stress, and issues tied to narcissism and mood disorders.

Tarsha uses a warm, person-centered way of working. She listens without judgment and encourages clients to take part in decisions about their care. She aims to create a space where people can express feelings, build self-awareness, and find practical ways to move forward.

Her background began with a social work degree from Herbert Lehman College in the Bronx, New York. Early training introduced her to relationship principles that shape her practice, such as acceptance, individualism, and supporting self-determination.

Tarsha combines Client-Centered Therapy with tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. In sessions she helps people identify unhelpful patterns, practice new skills, and set realistic goals that fit everyday life.

She brings eight years as a licensed counselor and many additional years working in social services. That experience informs how she sees barriers at home, school, work, and in the community. Tarsha focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions to manage stress and make steady progress.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and supporting the client’s own choices. In practice this means the therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects feelings, and helps people clarify goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing mood or impulse challenges.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan over time to find a good fit.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It also allows for flexible check-ins and using worksheets or skill practice between meetings, which supports continued progress in everyday life.