- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Washington
Washington Cisco is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in Illinois with 39 years of experience. He works with adults on concerns like stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, and depression. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, control problems, and guilt and shame.
He began his career working with children and youth from 1986 to 2003, then returned to outpatient work with children and adults in 2013. Currently he provides therapy in the prison system, working with adults aged 19 to 70. That long span of experience shapes how he approaches common life stresses.
His approach puts the client in the lead. He emphasizes listening over directing, and respects a person’s right to make their own choices. Sessions focus on helping people function and cope with the problems that are affecting their daily lives.
He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters to the person in the room. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at patterns of thought and action that contribute to anxiety or depression. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with attention, sleep, and stress management.
Washington favors a nonjudgmental tone in sessions. He aims to be practical and straightforward, talking through what is getting in the way of functioning and testing small changes. He listens first, then works with each person to try ideas that fit their life.
His background includes long-term work in youth services, outpatient clinics, and current practice within the correctional system. That variety has exposed him to a wide range of life circumstances and coping challenges.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Washington often uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. This approach helps people clarify their concerns and decide what changes they want to try.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns that maintain anxiety, depression, or guilt. CBT involves practical exercises and small experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then suggest approaches that match those needs. Decisions about methods are collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the original biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel, or reduce time away from work. Different formats can also allow for shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that helps with focus or bandwidth. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises like mindfulness or CBT worksheets to whatever session format is chosen.
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, sleep problems, and depression, along with issues like guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He listens without judgment and helps people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep those feelings active, then tests small changes to reduce their impact.
What is his clinical background?
He has 39 years of experience, including early work with children and youth, outpatient practice from 2013, and current work in the prison system with adults aged 19 to 70.
What credentials and location apply?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients.
How do sessions and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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