- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and depression
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Ashley
Ashley McMaster is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with more than 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, and life transitions. Ashley also supports people dealing with addiction, sleep struggles, parenting concerns, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder and ADHD.
Ashley uses practical talk and steady guidance in sessions. She listens to what matters most and helps clients try specific ways to change thoughts, feelings, and routines that get in the way. Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and mindfulness skills.
In early adulthood and beyond, the pressure of leaving home, first jobs, school, and relationships can feel overwhelming. Ashley helps people sort priorities, manage anxiety, and make clearer choices about work, schooling, and relationships. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, and communication problems that often affect how people connect with others.
Sessions commonly focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. That might include short behavioral experiments, noticing patterns in thought and feeling, mindfulness exercises, and skills for handling difficult conversations. The aim is to reduce unhelpful habits and build routines that support daily functioning.
Ashley accepts international clients and offers services in English. She asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire so she can match the work to their goals. Scheduling is done after that first step, and session costs vary by location and use a cancellable subscription model.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life-change decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical tools to shift unhelpful patterns, which often helps with stress, sleep, and mood issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotional patterns in relationships and can help people improve how they express needs and respond to others.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ashley will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative planning means techniques can be blended and adjusted over time as needs change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can also use exercises and mindfulness practices between meetings, which helps people practice new skills in everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Ashley works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, addiction, sleep problems, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, and mindfulness practices in sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has more than 20 years of professional experience as a social worker in clinical settings.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in Ohio as an LISW and practices from that state.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with people living outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or scheduling needs when you book.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Session cost varies by location and is provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ashley?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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