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Ashley Anderson

Ashley Anderson, LCSW

New Jersey

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LCSW - Anger and Addictions

  • CBT
  • ACT
  • Mindfulness

About Ashley

Ashley Anderson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with six years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and anger. She also supports those dealing with relationship struggles, parenting concerns, career issues, and life changes.

Ashley takes a collaborative approach. She helps people notice and use their existing strengths. Sessions mix practical tools with self-reflection so clients can apply what they learn outside of therapy.

She draws on several evidence-informed therapies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and actions people can take even when emotions feel difficult. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness practices help with emotional regulation and stressful moments.

Outside of work she is a long-time vegetarian, has two cats, and enjoys chai lattes with oat milk. That personal detail is part of how she describes herself but does not change her clinical work.

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How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps that fit those values even when strong emotions get in the way. It is useful for anger tied to regret, avoidance, or life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep anger and anxiety active, then testing small changes to reduce those patterns. It tends to be practical and homework-friendly.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness components train noticing impulses with less automatic reaction.

Choosing which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to find methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean combining ACT with CBT skills or bringing DBT techniques into stressful moments.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or do shorter check-ins when needed. A clear plan for sessions helps translate therapeutic methods into usable steps between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

New Jersey

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?

She supports people dealing with anger tied to relationships, work frustration, resentment, and responses to trauma and stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, combining skill-building with reflective work so skills can be used in everyday life.

What is her professional background?

She has six years of clinical experience, largely in substance-use treatment, hospitals, and outpatient agency settings.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that location.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?

Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions will be held.

How does cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with a first session?

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