Ashley Hutchens, LICSW, LCSW

Ashley Hutchens is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with seven years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and a wide range of other challenges. Her approach is practical and direct, aimed at small changes that make daily life easier.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts shape actions and mood. Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to build calm and focus. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when those methods fit a person’s goals.

Ashley aims to create a warm, steady space where people can speak openly and tell difficult stories. She emphasizes clear, manageable steps rather than long lectures. Conversations often include specific skills to try between sessions.

Her social work background guides problem-solving that touches health, family roles, work, and community life. She also incorporates elements of the Gottman Method when relationship communication or intimacy issues are part of the work. This mix helps people handle things like grief, parenting strain, addiction concerns, and changes in life direction.

Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and how to get there. People leave with concrete tools, small goals, and a plan to move forward. If someone wants to start, they complete a brief matching questionnaire and arrange sessions based on availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

CBT helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Online sessions using CBT often include short exercises, thought records, and homework to practice between meetings. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. In an online setting DBT work can focus on skills training, role-play of conversations, and step-by-step plans for strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and daily life. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed rather than sticking to one method from the start.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in real-life settings and bring those experiences back to the next session for review.