DaKie Washington is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) at Guzman & Baker, holding advanced Missouri licensure and bringing a culturally attuned, deeply compassionate approach to his clinical work. DaKie specializes in supporting individuals and adolescents who have experienced trauma and depression, and he is committed to providing therapy that is affirming of each client’s full identity — including their cultural background, community, and lived experience. He views the therapeutic relationship as one of the most powerful tools for healing.
Credentials
- Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) — advanced Missouri licensure
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
Specializations
DaKie specializes in trauma, depression, and child and adolescent therapy, with a culturally responsive approach that honors the full context of each client’s life.
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
- Child and adolescent therapy
- Grief
Therapeutic approaches
DaKie employs evidence-based approaches that are responsive to cultural context and individual experience:
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) — processing trauma in a structured, supportive framework adapted to each client’s developmental stage and background
- Person-Centered Therapy — maintaining an empathic, non-judgmental presence that honors each client’s inherent dignity and self-determination
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — helping clients recognize and reshape the thought patterns that sustain depression and anxiety
What to Expect
DaKie creates a therapeutic space where clients feel genuinely seen and understood — not just as a collection of symptoms, but as full human beings with rich histories and meaningful lives. He invests time early in therapy to understand your cultural context and what healing means to you specifically. For adolescent clients, he strikes a careful balance between being relatable and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries, earning trust through consistency and genuine care. 
