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KaShawna Watson, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through Talkspace

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At a glance

KaShawna is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Talkspace.

FSA/HSA accepted
Great news, KaShawna is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in District of Columbia, Maryland, and 1 more

More about KaShawna

  • 14 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

It is my passion to help individuals become the best person they can be and to help them feel whole. My experience involves working with individuals with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and parenting support. I offer my clients a place to freely express themselves in a supportive environment that helps them meet their goals.

Specialties

Anxiety Depression Domestic violence

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Allegiance
  • Afterwood Advantage
  • Anthem Blue Cross California
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia
  • Asuris
  • AvMed
  • Florida Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • BridgeSpan
  • Anthem
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • District 9
  • EmblemHealth
  • First Choice Health
  • Health First
  • Health Management Administrators
  • HealthSelect of Texas
  • Horizon NJ
  • Intercultural Physicians Network
  • Kelsey Care
  • LifeWise
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Meritain
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
  • Premera Blue Cross of Washington
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Sutter Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Tyson Health Plan
  • UMR
  • Ventura County Health Care Plan
  • Western Health Advantage

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive behavioral (CBT)
  • Family systems
  • Family/maritial
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Relational
  • Trauma focused

Licenses

KaShawna Watson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801252085.

  • LCSW · District of Columbia
  • LCSW · Maryland
  • LCSW · Virginia

About online healthcare

Affordable.
Pay a simple copay with insurance (often $30 or less). No insurance? Self-pay plans start around $69 per week with predictable pricing.
Convenient.
Get support on your terms. Message your therapist anytime and schedule live video, audio, or chat sessions when you need real-time care.
Available now.
No waitlists. No phone calls. Complete a quick online assessment and start connecting with a licensed therapist fast.

Talkspace makes professional mental health care easy to access and easy to fit into your life. Whether you prefer ongoing messaging support or live therapy sessions, Talkspace connects you with licensed providers through a secure, easy-to-use platform. With flexible formats, insurance coverage, and proven effectiveness, Talkspace offers a modern alternative to traditional in-person therapy.

Get started today and take the first step toward feeling better.

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Frequently asked questions

Does KaShawna Watson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. KaShawna Watson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does KaShawna Watson speak?

KaShawna Watson speaks English.

How many years of experience does KaShawna Watson have?

KaShawna Watson has 14 years of experience.

Where is KaShawna Watson licensed to practice?

KaShawna Watson is licensed to practice in District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.

Does KaShawna Watson accept FSA/HSA?

Yes, KaShawna Watson accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.

Does KaShawna Watson accept insurance?

Yes, KaShawna Watson accepts Aetna, Alignment Health Plan, Allegiance, Afterwood Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross California, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, Asuris, AvMed, Florida Blue, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross of Idaho, BridgeSpan, Anthem, Cigna, ConnectiCare, District 9, EmblemHealth, First Choice Health, Health First, Health Management Administrators, HealthSelect of Texas, Horizon NJ, Intercultural Physicians Network, Kelsey Care, LifeWise, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Medica, Medicare, Meritain, Optum, Oscar Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, Providence Health Plan, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Sutter Health Plan, Tricare, Tyson Health Plan, UMR, Ventura County Health Care Plan, and Western Health Advantage.

Does KaShawna Watson accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, KaShawna Watson accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does KaShawna Watson offer?

KaShawna Watson offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with KaShawna Watson?

KaShawna Watson can be engaged in any one of three ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, or (3) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with KaShawna Watson?

Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.