Ashley Howell

Ashley Howell is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and career challenges. She works with adults across the lifespan and listens without judgement. Her approach is practical and direct, focused on what someone needs now to feel steadier and more able to cope.

Ashley draws on seven years of experience providing counseling and case management in medical and community settings. She has supported people dealing with caregiver strain, dementia and Alzheimer’s concerns, chronic illness and pain, and medical trauma. She also helps those navigating burnout, compassion fatigue, life transitions, and bereavement.

In sessions she uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness approaches, and Motivational Interviewing. That mix lets her tailor work to each person’s goals, whether that means changing unhelpful thoughts, building coping skills, or strengthening emotional understanding.

Her background includes extensive work in health care settings, where she provided both therapy and case management. That experience informs how she connects people to resources and practical supports while working on emotional concerns.

People who meet with Ashley can expect a collaborative process. She focuses on clear goals and small steps that fit daily life. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule based on availability.

How Ashley’s approaches translate to online work

Ashley commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, and she often brings mindfulness techniques into sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions to life problems. Mindfulness approaches teach simple exercises to manage stress, stay grounded, and reduce reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ashley will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address. She adapts plans over time based on what’s working and what needs adjusting.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so readers should confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten follow-up check-ins, or avoid travel time. It also allows practical work like thought-record homework or guided mindfulness practice to happen between sessions, which can speed progress for people balancing work, caregiving, or medical appointments.