KaShava Coston

KaShava Coston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in the District of Columbia with 12 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life purpose. She also helps people with communication problems and building self-love.

Her work centers on helping people understand themselves better and set clear, realistic goals. She uses evidence-based techniques to address mood and attention struggles. Sessions often include practical steps for improving day-to-day functioning and communication skills.

KaShava pays attention to how identity and culture shape a person's choices and challenges. She invites clients to notice patterns that get in the way of what matters to them. Conversations are direct and focused on what can change now.

She supports people who feel stuck after a life change or who are unsure about their next steps. That can mean working on decision-making, restructuring routines, or building steadier habits that reduce stress and improve focus. The emphasis is on small, usable practices rather than abstract ideas.

In sessions she helps clients practice clearer communication and stronger self-regard. Together they set concrete goals and track progress over time. Her approach is practical, client-centered, and grounded in techniques shown to help mood and attention challenges.

Approaches for working online and finding direction

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to address mood, attention, and decision-making. Cognitive strategies focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Behavioral techniques concentrate on building routines, breaking tasks into smaller steps, and creating practical habits that help with focus and everyday functioning.

Another common approach emphasizes communication skills and self-regard. This involves practicing clear ways to express needs, setting boundaries, and exercises that support greater self-kindness and realistic self-talk. These methods are practical and aimed at improving relationships and inner dialogue that influence choices about work and life purpose.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what feels helpful and adjust plans over time so techniques fit the client's situation.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote meetings so progress continues between sessions.