Tarsha Washington , LPC

Tarsha Washington is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been providing therapy services since 2015 and brings more than 18 years of experience in various social services roles working with adults, families, and children. She aims to support and empower people to reach their goals by creating a person-centered environment where self-determination is encouraged and honored. Tarsha engages with warmth, respect, and positive regard, helping clients feel seen and supported as they work through challenges.

She earned a bachelor�s degree in Social Work from Herbert Lehman College in the Bronx, New York, where she first encountered the social work relationship principles of Felix Biestek. Those principles inform her practice and include attention to the individual qualities of each person, allowing purposeful expression of feelings, practicing controlled emotional involvement, offering acceptance of strengths and limitations, maintaining a nonjudgmental stance, supporting clients� right to make their own choices, and upholding personal nature of sessions except in limited circumstances such as a signed release, a court order, or when there is danger to oneself or others. Tarsha seeks to understand barriers that interfere with functioning at home, school, work, or in the community and collaborates with clients to develop realistic, strengths-based ways to move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Tarsha integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person�s own goals and choices guide the work, helping with self-understanding and empowerment. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood, stress, and coping challenges.

She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to teach practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with impulsivity, emotional reactivity, and relationship difficulties. Deciding which approach or combination fits best is part of the therapeutic process; Tarsha works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Tarsha is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access therapists and licensed professionals from home or while balancing work, family, and other commitments, supporting continuity of care and consistent progress.