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Ashley Whitman

Therapist · Michigan

Ashley Whitman, LMSW, LISW

Therapist focused on practical emotional support

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  • Client-centered care
  • CBT techniques
  • Evening availability

About Ashley

Ashley Whitman is a licensed social worker who helps people facing emotional and life challenges. She is based in Michigan and brings ten years of clinical experience to sessions. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, focused on practical steps people can use right away.

Ashley supports people working through depression, anxiety, relationship strain, and addiction recovery. She also helps with self-esteem, grief, stress, and attention-related concerns. She pays attention to how health conditions, chronic illness, or caregiving stress affect daily life and coping.

In sessions she listens first and then works with each person to set clear, achievable goals. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors.

Ashley also incorporates mindfulness to help people calm their thoughts and stay present. Motivational Interviewing is used when people want to make a change but feel uncertain about taking the first steps. These methods are blended based on each person’s needs.

She offers a mix of evening video and phone appointments with limited availability, and some expanded text sessions. Prospective clients are encouraged to message for details about scheduling and session options. Sessions are delivered in English and Ashley can work with international clients.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Ohio, Michigan

Languages

English

How these approaches work in online therapy

Ashley blends client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people make clear, practical changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s priorities, which helps shape goals that feel meaningful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors, identifying patterns that lead to distress and practicing new ways of thinking and acting.

She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people stay grounded in the moment and reduce reactivity. When motivation is mixed, Motivational Interviewing can help clarify reasons for change and build momentum. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process during the first sessions, and the plan can shift as needs and goals evolve.

Ashley’s profile indicates limited evening video and phone slots and some expanded text sessions. Because formats and scheduling can change, confirm the 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. The therapist will work with each person to find a rhythm and format that fits their daily life and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ashley address?

Ashley works with depression, anxiety, addiction recovery, relationship strain, self-esteem, grief, stress, ADHD, and related challenges. She also supports people coping with chronic pain, illness, caregiving stress, and life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a client-centered approach that starts with listening and follow-up questions to set practical goals. Sessions focus on skills and small changes that fit everyday life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Ashley has ten years of experience working in clinical settings and offering therapy to adults with a range of concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LMSW and LISW credentials and practices from Michigan, with licensure also noted in Ohio.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Her biography notes limited evening video and phone availability plus some expanded text sessions; confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.

How does payment or cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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