Dashaira Bennett , MD, LCSW-C

Dashaira Bennett, MD, LCSW-C, brings over 12 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. As both a medical doctor and a licensed clinical social worker - clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland, she combines clinical training with a practical, strengths-based approach to help clients build confidence, improve motivation, and address career or relationship challenges.

She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely and honestly. Her work often centers on self-esteem, coping with change, grief, intimacy concerns, and addiction, and she supports individuals and families navigating the shifts that come with growth and change. Dashaira tailors conversations and goals to each person, helping them identify small, actionable steps toward greater well-being and fulfillment.

Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, she aims to empower clients throughout the process, offering guidance and encouragement as they pursue more satisfying and balanced lives. Her practice emphasizes practical tools and compassionate support to foster resilience and long-term change.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Therapy Options

Dashaira Bennett works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on teaching concrete skills to manage stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and challenges with motivation. These structured, goal-oriented strategies help clients learn practical coping tools, develop healthier routines, and reduce day-to-day symptoms so they can function more effectively.

She also applies trauma-informed, person-centered approaches that prioritize understanding each person’s history and rebuilding self-esteem, relationships, and emotional safety. These methods support processing difficult experiences and improving patterns in intimacy, family dynamics, and grief-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dashaira partners with each client to explore which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds to ensure the work remains relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access to consistent care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect with licensed professionals from familiar settings while working toward meaningful change.