- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Ashley
Ashley Hutchens is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of experience. She practices in West Virginia and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, parenting strain, eating and sleeping problems, anger, and self-esteem struggles.
She uses practical, goal-focused strategies in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a common part of her work, looking at thoughts that lead to actions and mood changes. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness ideas to help with emotional regulation and staying present.
Her background includes community mental health work across a wide range of issues. That experience means she often brings straightforward tools and problem-solving to day-to-day difficulties. Sessions tend to focus on clear steps clients can try between meetings.
Ashley describes social work as central to her approach. This means attention to how relationships, daily routines, and community resources affect wellbeing. She helps people identify small changes that produce noticeable improvements over time.
In sessions she may use motivational interviewing to help with behavior change and elements of the Gottman Method when discussing romantic relationship patterns. Her style is practical and focused on what clients want to change, one step at a time.
Therapeutic approaches and doing therapy online
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that feed anger. DBT offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help when frustration or resentment builds. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to the present moment and gentle awareness, helping reduce reactivity and steady mood over time.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend tools and exercises that fit the client's situation. This is a collaborative process where methods can be adjusted based on what helps most in daily life.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the original biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time from a busy schedule. Licensed professionals commonly use these practical options to help people try skills between meetings and work on real-life situations.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
West Virginia, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, and related problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, goal-focused methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT skills to address thoughts, behavior, and emotional regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in a community mental health setting with a variety of concerns and ages.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in West Virginia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.