- Mindfulness practice
- CBT techniques
- Values based work
About Ashley
Ashley Hayes is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Rhode Island with eight years of clinical social work experience. She focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes. Ashley works with people facing illness, caregiving burdens, career stress, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
She uses plain, practical conversations to help people sort through what matters most to them. Sessions often focus on noticing thought patterns, testing small changes, and building steady habits. Mindfulness practice, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are frequent tools she draws on in session.
Ashley brings personal experience from working in oncology and from her own recovery from cancer. That background shapes a focus on how body and mind interact when stress or illness are present. She helps people attend to both physical strain and emotional responses without medicalizing normal reactions.
Her style centers on setting reasonable goals and clarifying values. She aims to help people speak clearly about what they want and to try small, realistic steps toward those aims. When anger, resentment, or ongoing frustration show up, she helps identify triggers and practical ways to respond differently.
Clients looking to address sleep problems, panic attacks, caregiver fatigue, or multicultural and attachment-related concerns may find her approach relevant. Ashley emphasizes clear communication and collaborative problem solving as part of regular sessions.
How therapeutic approaches are used in remote work
Ashley commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and practicing actions that matter, which can help with anger, persistent worry, or decisions during major life changes. CBT looks at thought patterns and behavior links, offering concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and change unhelpful reactions.She also draws from mindfulness practice to help people notice stress and bodily reactions without immediately reacting. Mindfulness can make it easier to interrupt impulsive responses and choose different behaviors when anger or agitation arise. These methods are presented in everyday language and practiced through small, doable exercises rather than long theoretical lessons.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to the client's goals, needs, and preferences rather than insisting on a single technique. That means early sessions often include trying a few brief exercises and checking what fits.
Confirm current session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in the environments where problems happen most, which can help translate what is learned into everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is practical and client-centered, focusing on clear goals, small steps, and improving everyday patterns of thinking and behavior.
What is her clinical experience?
She has eight years of experience in clinical social work, including work in oncology and with clients managing serious illness and caregiving responsibilities.
Which credential and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with credentials in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and practices from Rhode Island.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.