- trauma informed
- communication skills
- boundary work
About Ashley
Ashley Schorkhuber is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, and she lists young adult issues among her focus areas.
Ashley uses a straightforward, person-centered way of working. She sees therapy as collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on spotting existing strengths, naming patterns that cause pain, and building skills that help with day-to-day life.
Her background is in community mental health. That work included supporting people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and the stress of balancing responsibilities. She has experience with issues connected to housing instability, community violence, and other systemic barriers people encounter.
Ashley describes her style as trauma-informed and collaborative. In sessions she helps people strengthen coping skills, improve communication, and set boundaries. The pace is set by the client's needs and goals.
She also works with concerns like abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, blended family questions, codependency, domestic violence, family of origin problems, post-traumatic stress, prejudice and discrimination, women's issues, workplace stress, and the challenges young adults face as they launch into independence.
Her approach aims to be honest and practical. Conversations are used to identify small, manageable steps toward change. Clients are invited to take an active role in shaping what comes next.
Approaches and how online sessions support them
Ashley works from evidence-based techniques that focus on understanding patterns and building practical skills. One approach emphasizes trauma-informed care, which involves recognizing how past harm affects current reactions and helping people develop coping strategies to manage triggers and flashbacks. Another common focus is communication and boundary work, which teaches concrete tools for clearer conversations, asking for needs, and protecting emotional limits.Finding the right blend of approaches usually happens together. Ashley aims to learn about your goals and preferences, then suggests techniques to try. She treats the process as collaborative, checking in and adjusting methods as progress or new concerns show up.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the available online session options before booking so you know what will fit your schedule. The practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions into a busy day, making shorter check-ins easier during a work break, or avoiding travel time. Online sessions can also let people use a quieter space, reduce time away from study or work, and keep continuity of care when life changes location. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and tools to what each person needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and young adult issues.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her style is person-centered and trauma-informed. Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in community mental health and related settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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