- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Ashley
Ashley Reid is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Kentucky with 11 years of professional experience. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family strain, grief, eating concerns, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
She uses clear, practical conversation to help people understand what drives their reactions. Sessions are direct and goal-oriented. She listens for patterns in how stress and anger show up, and then works with clients on steps to change those patterns.
Ashley draws on professional and personal experience when helping people set achievable goals. She pays attention to everyday obstacles like motivation and confidence. She also has experience supervising newer therapists in related areas.
Her work addresses specific problems such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, and blended family challenges. She also supports people dealing with health-related stressors like cancer or aging and geriatric issues.
Sessions aim to build practical skills for handling anger, managing mood swings, and coping with life transitions. She helps clients practice new ways of responding to conflict and stress. The emphasis is on short, useful steps that fit into daily life.
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear steps you can practice between sessions. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new, more useful ways of thinking and behaving. That work is practical for anger, anxiety, and low self-esteem because it breaks problems into small, learnable skills.Skills-based behavioral techniques teach concrete actions to change reactions. For example, clients may practice brief grounding or breath methods, pacing reactions, or role-playing difficult conversations. These techniques aim to reduce impulsive responses and build different habits over time.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their goals, day-to-day life, and what feels doable. Clients and the therapist monitor progress and adjust strategies together as needs shift.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that being able to attend from work during a break or from home on a tight day helps them keep consistent appointments and practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed?
She supports people dealing with losing their temper, building resentment, frustration at work, and living with someone elses anger.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses straightforward, goal-focused conversation and practical steps. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns and rehearsing new responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and supervising newer therapists in related areas.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.