Therapist profile
Quinatona Winston, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting issues
Continue with QuinatonaAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Quinatona
Quinatona Winston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with 15 years of experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, addictions, trauma and abuse, and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English and focus on practical steps to feel steadier at home and in relationships.
She uses straightforward, evidence-based methods to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, identifying small behavior changes, and practicing skills such as mindful breathing or new ways to communicate. Quinatona draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy when they fit the client’s goals.
Clients often bring issues like low self-esteem, anger, compassion fatigue, workplace stress, or the effects of domestic violence and first responder work. She helps people sort through guilt, shame, forgiveness, and self-love while also addressing mood disorders and ADHD-related challenges. The approach is practical and focused on improving day-to-day functioning.
Quinatona emphasizes building a reliable working relationship so clients can try different strategies without pressure. She uses solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and narrative ideas to reframe difficult experiences. Over sessions, the aim is clearer choices, fewer repeating patterns, and better coping skills for home and work life.
To begin, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking. The subscription-based session model can be canceled at any time and cost varies by location. Follow the site’s matching process to schedule a first session.
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How these approaches are used online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Online sessions using ACT often focus on small, practical steps to reconnect with what matters and reduce avoidance behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions CBT is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, test new behaviors, and practice short exercises between appointments. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s perspective and priorities, giving room to talk and be heard while the therapist reflects and clarifies. That approach supports problem solving and emotional processing in a conversational way.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods that match current goals and preferences. If something isn’t helping, adjustments are made so sessions stay practical and focused on everyday life at home and work.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many clients find remote sessions help maintain regular contact while practicing new skills between meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which home and family concerns does she address?
She works with adults on concerns such as parenting strain, family conflict, communication problems, relationship and intimacy issues, and the effects of domestic violence.
What kind of therapeutic approach can I expect?
She uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy to help clients try new responses and build coping skills.
How much experience does she have with these issues?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with stress, mood disorders, trauma, addictions, and related concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She practices in Virginia and holds the LCSW credential listed as VA LCSW.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online and in-person options before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing will be provided during the matching or intake process.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session through the site.
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