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Demetrius Watson

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m Demetrius Watson, MSW, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience supporting adults and couples through life’s most complex emotional challenges.

I work with individuals navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma, relationship concerns, major life transitions, and identity-related stress. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside while internally managing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and unspoken pressure. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to perform — you get to be real, supported, and grounded as you move toward clarity and emotional balance.

Reaching out for help is not weakness — it’s a powerful decision toward self-respect, healing, and change. I’m honored to walk alongside you in this season of your life.

My approach to therapy

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. I meet each client where they are and tailor therapy to support their unique needs, goals, and lived experience. My style is collaborative, trauma-informed, holistic, and person-centered. I integrate evidence-based modalities including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Strength-based and solution-focused approaches

You can expect a warm, grounded, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and supported without pressure. Together, we move at a pace that respects where you are and where you want to go.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is simply a starting point, and there’s no pressure to share everything at once. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what feels most important right now, and what you’d like to shift or strengthen in your life. This will be a collaborative conversation where we begin shaping goals together and identifying how I can best support you. You’ll be met with compassion, respect, and steady support as we create a clear, grounded direction for your therapy moving forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at North Carolina A&T State University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of North Carolina, Greensboro
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Kentucky)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Behavior Modification, Humanistic, Relational, Gestalt, Structural Family, Positive Psychology, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English