- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Ashley
Ashley Whitman is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Michigan and Ohio with ten years of experience. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, relationship stress, addiction recovery, trauma and self-esteem difficulties. Her work includes attention to blended family issues and other complex life stressors.
Ashley focuses on straightforward, practical conversations. She uses client-centered methods to listen first, then brings in cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thoughts. Mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing are also part of how she helps people find small, useful changes.
Sessions aim to clarify immediate problems and set short-term, achievable goals. She talks through coping skills for anxiety, sleep, and anger. She also works on communication patterns and decision points that affect relationships and parenting roles.
Her background combines ten years of clinical practice across community and outpatient settings. That experience informs how she approaches addiction recovery and trauma-related work. She keeps a practical focus on skills people can use between sessions.
Clients often come for help with life transitions, career stress, grief, and managing ADHD or chronic illness alongside mood concerns. Ashley offers evening video and phone times and some expanded text-session options; readers should confirm current session types before booking.
How her approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy means the conversation starts with the person and their priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps set the next steps based on the client’s own goals. This approach fits issues like relationship roles, blended household concerns, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep, and anger management. Mindfulness Therapy trains brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what helps. That collaborative process makes it easier to adapt techniques to stepfamily and parenting stressors.
Confirm the precise session formats when you book. The biography mentions limited video and phone evening slots and some expanded text-session options, so check which ones are offered now. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into evenings, shorten a quick check-in, or use text for brief coaching between longer visits.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, addiction recovery, self-esteem, stress, and relationship issues. Blended family issues are also listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered with practical tools from CBT and mindfulness. She also uses motivational interviewing to support change.
How much experience does she have?
Ashley has ten years of clinical experience in social work settings. That background includes work with addiction and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMSW and LISW credentials and practices in Michigan and Ohio. The profile uses those exact licensure designations.
Can sessions be conducted in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm any cross-border details directly when you begin the intake process.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes limited video and phone evening availability and some expanded text sessions. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform or intake materials for location-specific pricing.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and matching steps.
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.