- Blended family issues
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness approaches
About Washington
Washington Cisco is an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) based in Illinois with 39 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, sleep problems, and depression. He also lists support for blended family issues among other focus areas including attachment and communication difficulties.
He began in youth services in 1986 and worked with younger clients until 2003. After a period away from direct practice, he returned to outpatient work in 2013 and later took on roles in the prison system. His recent work has been with adults ranging from about 19 to 70 years of age.
In sessions he uses a respectful, listening-first approach. He avoids judgment and centers the person's own choices. The work emphasizes talking through current stresses and practical ways to manage day-to-day functioning.
Therapeutic tools he uses include client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. These are used to address problems such as communication breakdowns, coping with loss, sleep disruption, and the pressures that come with blended households.
People can expect a straightforward, problem-focused style. He aims to understand what is causing difficulty and to help identify steps a person can try between meetings. Prospective clients in Illinois who read English should confirm current session options before booking.
To begin, viewers should use the site's matching flow to answer a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the online options button.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Client-Centered Therapy places the person and their goals at the center of sessions. The therapist listens more than instructs and supports self-directed choices, useful for adjusting to stepfamily roles and relationship tensions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It is practical for anxiety, sleep problems, and changing patterns that interfere with daily life. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and awareness skills to reduce stress and manage emotions during difficult family moments.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide whether to use client-centered listening, CBT techniques, mindfulness practice, or a mix. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs evolve.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific online modalities. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and remove travel time. For people juggling blended household routines, that flexibility often helps maintain regular contact with a licensed professional while working on communication, coping, and practical problem solving.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
39+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, sleep problems, and depression, and lists blended family issues among other focus areas.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a listening-first, nonjudgmental approach that centers the client's choices and focuses on practical coping and functioning.
How much experience does he have?
He has 39 years of experience, including early work with children and youth and more recent practice with adults in outpatient and correctional settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.