- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Ashley
Ashley Hutchens is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of experience in community mental health in West Virginia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, addictions, and related struggles. Ashley supports clients through practical steps that address daily problems and emotional pain.
She uses clear, evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and build coping skills. Mindfulness practices and Motivational Interviewing are part of her approach when goals include increasing awareness or boosting motivation for change. The Gottman Method is used for clients who want structured work on relationship patterns.
Ashley writes that small changes can lead to meaningful improvement. Sessions focus on what can be done differently day to day, and on building skills for managing strong emotions and difficult situations. She describes social work values as a guide to finding practical solutions for health, family life, work, and community involvement.
Her background in community mental health means she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, personality patterns, eating and sleep problems, grief, caregiving stress, and issues related to identity. She invites straightforward conversation and aims to help clients notice patterns and try new responses.
People who prefer plain talk and step-by-step strategies for anxiety, phobia, and relationship problems may find this approach fits their needs. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the clinician's professional licenses in West Virginia.
How these approaches translate to online sessions
Ashley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns that contribute to anxiety and low mood. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift those parts.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. DBT offers specific techniques for managing intense feelings and improving interactions with others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashley will discuss goals and preferences and collaborate on which methods to try first. She may combine CBT, DBT, mindfulness, or relationship-focused work depending on what a client needs.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, or choose quieter surroundings for a focused check-in. They can also allow for brief phone check-ins when bandwidth or time is limited, but please verify which formats are offered when scheduling.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
West Virginia, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Ashley helps with stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, trauma, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, and related problems.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, step-by-step methods that focus on changing thoughts and behaviors and building coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in community mental health settings with people of various ages and backgrounds.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds WV LICSW and VA LCSW credentials and practices from West Virginia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.