Dr. Daphne Washington, MD, LCPC

Dr. Daphne Washington, MD, LCPC, practices as a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland and brings a combined background of seven years of clinical therapy experience and fifteen years as a counselor educator. She focuses on practical self-care strategies that help people manage stress and anxiety, navigate life transitions, strengthen self-esteem, and recover from compassion fatigue and burnout. Drawing on both clinical work and teaching experience, she emphasizes the client as the expert in their own story and seeks to build on each personâs existing strengths.

Dr. Washington creates a professional and encouraging space where sharing oneâs experiences can open up new ways of understanding difficult situations and lead to meaningful change. Her approach centers on collaboration, supporting clients to explore options and develop skills that promote resilience and well-being. Seeking a more fulfilling life takes courage, and she offers steady support during that journey. Her credentials include MD, which denotes Doctor of Medicine, and LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Daphne Washington uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage everyday challenges and build coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist listens carefully and follows the clientâs lead so the person can clarify values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete strategies to change behavior and reduce symptoms like worry or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes specific, achievable goals and small steps that produce measurable progress, making it useful for people seeking rapid improvements in areas such as stress management or work-life balance.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Washington works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adjusts techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied circumstances. Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose formats that suit their comfort and availability. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from different locations, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.