- Social anxiety support
- Workplace stress
- Self esteem work
About Ashley
Ashley Wheaton is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) practicing in South Carolina and has six years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem concerns, and depression, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
She helps clients build self-esteem and sort through difficult feelings. Sessions often include working on communication skills and addressing codependency, forgiveness, and control issues. She also supports people dealing with workplace stress and caregiver strain.
Ashley approaches care in a way that respects each person's values, including faith-based or secular preferences. She aims to be straightforward and practical, helping people identify small changes that make daily life easier.
In session she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to clarify goals and practice new skills. Conversations may include role-play for difficult interactions, problem-solving for work stress, and strategies to reduce avoidance in social situations. Progress is tracked in concrete steps so people can see what is changing.
New clients start by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How evidence-based approaches work in online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic approaches focus on specific skills people can practice between sessions. Cognitive techniques help identify unhelpful thought patterns and try more balanced thoughts, which can reduce anxious reactions in social situations. Behavioral approaches use gradual exposure and small steps to decrease avoidance and build confidence in feared settings.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and preferences and will suggest techniques that fit the client's needs. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice skills in everyday routines and bring immediate real-life examples into conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, and also focuses on caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills like communication, problem solving, and reducing avoidance in social situations.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a clinician working with people facing mood and anxiety concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LISW-CP credential and practices in South Carolina.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment work?
Session fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.