Hi, I’m Dana Washington and I’m so glad you’re here.

I grew up in Maryland and spent 12 and a half years serving in the Army, an experience that taught me resilience and the importance of showing up for others. Long before that, I was the person people turned to when they needed someone to listen and remind them they weren’t alone. Helping people slow down, reconnect with themselves, and move toward balance is something that feels like second nature to me.

I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. I practice under supervision as I continue to grow in this work, and I bring that same commitment to growth into every session with my clients.

Many of the people I work with come in feeling exhausted. They are tired of masking, tired of carrying the weight of being “on” all the time, tired of shutting down or spiraling when emotions feel too big, and tired of being told to just push through it. Others feel stuck in cycles of perfectionism, people-pleasing, or self-criticism. Some have been through experiences that left them on edge, waiting for the next bad thing to happen, or feeling disconnected from their own bodies and needs.

If any of that feels familiar, know that you do not have to keep doing it alone. Therapy with me is not about rushing you through or forcing you to fit into a mold. It is about creating space to breathe, learning how to move through hard emotions without judgment, and finding steady steps forward that actually last.

I draw from different approaches—client-centered therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, somatic awareness, and reality therapy—but I use them in ways that feel personal and supportive, never one-size-fits-all. My role is to offer tools, skills, and compassion that meet you where you are so you can feel grounded, safe, and capable in your own life.

If you are looking for a space where you can let go of pressure, show up as your full self, and feel seen without judgment, I would be honored to walk that path with you.

Let’s find your footing together.