- Thoughts shape behavior
- Practical habit work
- Collaborative goal setting
About Ashley
She uses practical, thought-focused methods to guide change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a central tool she uses to help people notice thinking patterns and try different behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are woven in to help calm intense emotions and bring attention back to the present.
Ashley draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and coping, and she integrates Motivational Interviewing when people want help finding motivation for change. The Gottman Method informs her approach to communication and relationship work when that is needed.
Her background is rooted in social work, and she speaks plain, direct language in sessions. People can expect a collaborative process where goals are set together and progress is tracked in small, manageable steps. Ashley aims to make therapy practical and focused on everyday habits and thoughts that shape mood and behavior.
She practices in West Virginia as a LICSW and LCSW. Sessions are geared toward real-life changes you can try between meetings, with attention to how everyday routines and thinking patterns affect wellbeing.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
West Virginia, Virginia
Languages
English
How thought-focused approaches translate to online therapy
Ashley commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test those thoughts, and try small behavior changes to improve mood. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and daily habit changes.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationships create repeated conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and daily life. That plan can shift as progress is made and new challenges appear.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to practice skills in real-world routines and bring those experiences back into sessions for review and adjustment.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Ashley works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on how thoughts and daily habits affect mood and behavior. Ashley blends cognitive, mindfulness, and skills-based approaches to help people try new ways of thinking and acting.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has seven years of experience working in community mental health, supporting people from many backgrounds and age groups.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
This clinician holds the credential LICSW and also LCSW, and practices in West Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session formats arranged?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats here.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.