- Stress and anxiety
- Family communication
- Self-esteem work
About Ashley
Ashley Pool is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and family-related concerns, including blended family issues and adoption and foster care situations.
Ashley takes a collaborative, person-centered approach. She talks with clients to identify patterns and build practical coping skills. Sessions focus on small, manageable changes that fit into daily life rather than big theoretical shifts.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make sense of their reactions. That can include noticing unhelpful thinking, trying new behaviors, and practicing ways to calm intense emotions. The work is paced by each person's needs and goals.
Ashley often helps with communication problems and feelings of isolation or loneliness that come up during relationship or family transitions. She also supports young adults exploring life purpose, sexuality, and self-love as parts of broader mental health work.
People who choose her typically want clear skills and steady problem-solving rather than a lot of jargon. To start, she asks about current stresses, realistic goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before. From there she and the client set priorities and practical steps to work on between sessions.
How evidence-based techniques are used online
Ashley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward ways. Cognitive approaches focus on noticing and testing unhelpful thoughts so they cause less distress and help with anxiety and low mood. Behavioral strategies encourage practical experiments and small habit changes to reduce avoidance and improve day-to-day functioning. These techniques are aimed at clear problems like worry, low motivation, relationship communication, and feelings of isolation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will work together with each person to decide which techniques fit best for their goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking progress and adjusting methods if something is not helping.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the original profile does not list specific online session types. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to continue care during life transitions, while keeping a focus on practical skills you can use between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and family issues, including blended family challenges and adoption or foster care matters.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
The approach is collaborative and person-centered, using evidence-based techniques to identify patterns and develop practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Florida LCSW and practices in Florida.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.