Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Quinatona Winston, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904011539
- NPI
- 1366065625
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Quinatona supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered care
About Quinatona
Quinatona Winston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with 15 years of practice. She focuses on common pressures like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and problems with self-esteem and addictions. She also addresses trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career-related stress.
Her work uses straightforward, practical conversation. Sessions aim to identify patterns that keep problems stuck and to try simple, repeatable steps that change them. She draws on techniques that help people notice thoughts and habits, test new behaviors, and increase emotional awareness.
Quinatona blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered methods, Mindfulness practices, and Narrative Therapy. That mix is applied in a way that focuses on what a person is facing now - for example relationship friction, overwhelming worry, or coping with life changes.
She describes therapy as a collaborative process. People can expect clear, concrete tools to practice between sessions and a focus on building more reliable ways to respond to stress. The aim is better daily functioning rather than abstract goals.
Quinatona works from a social work perspective that pays attention to how work, family, health, money, and community pressures interact. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices in Virginia.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and practice small actions that match those values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and coping with life changes by focusing on concrete steps rather than getting stuck on thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and gives practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and try new habits. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching skills to test assumptions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening approach where the therapist follows the client's lead and works at the client's pace.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they will try methods that feel useful and adjust as needed based on results and comfort level.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use mindfulness or CBT homework in the context of their daily routines. Ask about format details when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your needs and schedule.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma and related mood problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical conversation with techniques from ACT, CBT, mindfulness, narrative and client-centered approaches to identify patterns and try small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in behavioral health and social work settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices in that state.
Can sessions be done in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers