- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Ashley
Ashley Whitman is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with ten years of clinical experience in Michigan and Ohio. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, addiction recovery, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports people coping with grief, stress, ADHD, and issues rooted in family of origin.
Ashley uses clear, practical conversations to help people understand how earlier family patterns affect their present life. Sessions focus on identifying repeating roles, expectations, and communication habits that keep problems alive. She helps clients spot specific behaviors they want to change and practices new ways of responding.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to link thoughts, feelings, and actions. Mindfulness exercises are introduced to reduce reactivity and increase awareness. Motivational Interviewing is used when people are working toward change, such as in addiction recovery or habit shifts.
Ashley describes therapy as a collaborative process. She encourages straightforward goal-setting and regular check-ins so progress is tangible. Many clients work on relationship boundaries, improving sleep and eating patterns, or managing workplace stress.
She offers limited video and phone sessions, mostly in the evening, and some expanded text sessions. International clients are accepted. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How Ashley’s approaches inform online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to what the client says and following their priorities. The therapist helps people name goals and reflects back what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and habit change. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness; it pairs well with CBT for stress and sleep issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Ashley works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person’s needs and preferences. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts techniques as goals change, so clients take an active role in shaping their care.
The biography indicates limited video and phone sessions, mostly in the evening, plus some expanded text sessions. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what will work with daily routines. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, use shorter check-ins, or avoid travel. It also means therapeutic tools like mindfulness exercises and CBT homework can be reviewed between appointments to support steady progress.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family patterns?
Ashley works with adults on issues that often trace back to family of origin, including relationship patterns, attachment issues, abandonment, and blended family challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She works in a collaborative, client-centered way and uses cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness to help people change thoughts and habits that cause distress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ashley has ten years of experience providing psychotherapy in Michigan and Ohio, with a focus on addictions, trauma, mood, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the credentials LMSW and LISW, listed as MI LMSW and OH LISW, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes limited video and phone availability, mostly in the evening, plus some expanded text sessions; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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