I began working with children and youth in 1986 and continued until 2003. As indicated on my resume, I returned to working with a client base providing therapy to the children, and adult population in 2013 at an outpatient mental health facility. Presently, I am employed in the prison system where I am working with the adult population, 19 years old to 70 years. As therapist, I use a caring and supportive style with my clients, believing that they are coming because they need assistance in being able to function and cope with various stressors impacting each lives.
My treatment approach is one of understanding and not judgmental. I understand that the client's self-determination is most significant in the counseling relationship. I believe that the client is the most important person in the session and hence in order to help, I need to listen to rather than to tell each what to do.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Blended family issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
IL LCSW 149.005632
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Written on Jan 18, 2025 after therapy with Washington for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Washington, is a great listener and I feel has a ton of knowledge. He is able to express his views by reading between the lines. This makes me feel he understands my thoughts.
Written on Dec 18, 2024 after therapy with Washington for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Washington listens well and provides excellent resources to help with your therapy journey. I have only had one session so far but feel great about my decision to work with Washington Cisco.
Written on Dec 04, 2024 after therapy with Washington for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
He’s fantastic!! Most definitely helps me see things in a different light! I’ve become a better person because of him.
Written on Sep 10, 2024 after therapy with Washington for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and career difficulties
He is helpful in a way where he allows me to come to my own realizations, rather than saying you should do this. We talk & work out my feelings & then I begin to realize I've known what to do all along. He helps me (steers me) find the path Im looking instead of focusing on the wrong/negative things. He has changed my world & I'm very glad to have found him
Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Washington for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Washington Cisco is a man of God and gives counsel as such with integrity.
Written on Jun 19, 2024 after therapy with Washington for 6 months