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About Startasha
Startasha Dillard is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and the District of Columbia. She has 16 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She has worked with individuals with both mental health and substance use disorders. She has worked with adults seeking help with addiction, anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, anger, and relationship issues. She creates a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to share, and she always maintains an open ear, flexibility, and awareness necessary to meet the unique needs of the individual.
Startasha has completed her Doctor of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision, and her Master of Art in Community Counseling from Argosy University. She utilizes collaborative, supportive, person-centered, strength-based, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused approaches to therapy.
Startasha seeks to provide a supportive space to assist you in navigating personal challenges and life transitions. Through collaborating and increasing your self-understanding, therapeutic work can assist you in reaching your goals and learning skills to prevent future distress.

"As a person-centered therapist, I believe that the client is the expert in their lives and the therapeutic relationship is important in therapy."
Get to know Startasha
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
Life is tough and I want to help people navigate that.
What types of clients do you work with best?
Adults with anxiety, depression or addiction
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
Clients with anxiety, depression or addiction
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
They are more resilient then they think
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
I love that thriveworks respects counselors autonomy
What inspires you?
My family, dog and God.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
Getting to know each other, rapport building
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
I want to build rapport and trust.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?
I believe that they are the expert of their lives and that I do not believe in advice giving.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
Zumba, travel (anywhere where there is a beach :), I love activities involving my dog
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
I think how caring and supportive I am to my friends and family.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 16 years
- Graduating institute
- Argosy University
- Graduating degree
- Doctor of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision
