I am licensed in the District of Columbia with 13 years of professional experience in providing support for individuals of all ages. I have experience in helping clients with strengthening motivation, self esteem, and confidence, coping with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, and abuse. I treat my clients with respect, and I admire the courage it takes to seek a fulfilling life. It is my priority to provide compassion and support while developing a treatment plan that is unique to each client's specific needs.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Cancer, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Control issues, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
DC LICSW LC50079469
NC LCSW C016511
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Ausha is a great listener and she has really helped me by giving me long-lasting tool to help my mental health!
Written on Sep 22, 2025 after therapy with Ausha for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Ausha is the best therapist I've had! She is the first one I have felt 100% secure to share my deepest thoughts and feelings with. She gives direction for therapy while letting you choose your own destiny. I could not recommend her enough!
Written on May 21, 2025 after therapy with Ausha for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
Ausha is amazing and really makes me think about my choices. Made me realize I HAVE choices. I appreciate her for making me more aware.
Written on Feb 16, 2025 after therapy with Ausha for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, career difficulties, and adhd
She’s really helped me view things and a different more positive light. I wish I could have her as my therapist forever
Written on Jan 11, 2025 after therapy with Ausha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Very talented and thoughtful.
Written on Dec 26, 2024 after therapy with Ausha for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Kind, thoughtful, and caring! Ausha is a wonderful therapist
Written on Nov 27, 2024 after therapy with Ausha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching