- Depression and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Communication skills
About NaaDzama
NaaDzama Ashby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and career-related stress. NaaDzama frames therapy in straightforward terms and aims to help people manage day-to-day struggles and emotional overwhelm.
She often works with adults facing blended family issues, communication problems, and the strain of caregiver responsibilities. She also addresses body image, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose and midlife change. Her background emphasizes multicultural concerns and the effects of prejudice and immigration stress on wellbeing.
In sessions she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people name feelings and try different ways of responding. She helps clients practice clearer communication, set boundaries, and reduce avoidance that keeps problems active. Conversations include concrete steps to manage anxiety and low mood, and to handle workplace stressors more effectively.
NaaDzama pays attention to cultural context and how identity shapes everyday choices. She supports clients who want to build self-love and repair tense family interactions without taking sides. Practical tools and short exercises are introduced to test what works between sessions.
Her approach is collaborative and measured. People who are juggling new household roles, step-parenting concerns, or co-parenting arrangements may find the focus relatable. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to help people handle specific problems with clear steps. For example, cognitive approaches look at the thoughts that drive anxiety or low mood and teach ways to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. These approaches can help with worry, negative self-image, and decision-making in blended households.Trauma-informed strategies focus on pacing and safety while addressing past hurt. That can mean grounding exercises, gradual processing of difficult memories, and learning coping tools to reduce reactivity. These methods are aimed at reducing emotional overwhelm and improving day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps. This collaborative way makes it easier to focus on practical problems like boundary setting, co-parenting communication, or managing stress at work.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people choose online therapy because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they work around family routines and other commitments.
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Primary focus
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She works with adults on blended family issues such as step-parenting stress, loyalty conflicts, merging routines, and co-parenting challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is practical and evidence-based, focused on naming emotions, improving communication, and testing small behavioral changes between sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has three years of experience as a practicing clinician in Tennessee working with mood, anxiety, trauma, and career stress concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and practices with clients in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used for therapy?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or another format is available.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on the subscription plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the platform.
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.