- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Ashley
Ashley Patton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, sleep and eating concerns, relationship strain, and anger.
Ashley uses practical, evidence-based techniques in session. She listens, asks clear questions, and helps people set small, doable goals. Sessions focus on skills that can be used between meetings, not only talk during the hour.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address patterns of thinking and emotion. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people sort through change, and Solution-Focused techniques to find immediate, useful steps.
Ashley pays attention to how life stress, caregiver roles, chronic illness, and work pressure affect mood and behavior. She helps people untangle control issues, codependency, attachment concerns, and the fallout from trauma or abandonment experiences.
In sessions she breaks problems into manageable pieces. She coaches on communication, boundaries, coping skills for overwhelming feelings, and strategies for improving sleep and daily routine. The aim is steady, practical progress that fits everyday life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Ashley commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches concrete exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. DBT focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage strong reactions and relationship strain.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and build motivation one step at a time. Choosing an approach is collaborative; the therapist and client will consider goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in practice rather than starting with a fixed method.
The biography notes online therapy as part of her practice but does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. The focus remains on learning skills, setting small goals, and applying strategies between sessions to handle anger, stress, and related concerns.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Ashley works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, sleep and eating issues, relationship strain, anger, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based methods and focuses on clear goals and skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working in a range of settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography mentions online therapy but does not list specific formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.