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About Ashley
Ashley Hutchens, LICSW, LCSW, is licensed in West Virginia and has seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, and related issues. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other practical methods to help people change thoughts and behaviors that affect mood and functioning.
Hutchens has worked in community mental health settings with people from a wide range of backgrounds. She helps with mood disorders, bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping problems, and problems tied to self-esteem or identity. She also addresses intimacy, parenting challenges, caregiver stress, and communication or commitment issues.
Her approach emphasizes concrete tools and skill building. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to link thoughts and actions, and she draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation. Motivational Interviewing is used to support change when motivation is mixed.
Hutchens also incorporates elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work and mindfulness practices for stress reduction. She supports people working through trauma narratives while attending to safety and pacing.
Her social work background guides a focus on practical solutions that affect daily life, family roles, and community supports. People can expect collaborative goal-setting and regular review of progress. To start, follow the site steps to match and schedule an initial session.
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Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Ashley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors that improve mood and functioning. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and problem patterns that involve thinking and doing.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills help when strong emotions interfere with daily life or relationships.
Mindfulness techniques are included to reduce stress, improve attention, and support grounding during difficult moments.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and then try approaches that fit. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins to see what helps.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people meet from quieter surroundings. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and homework so sessions work with daily life and responsibilities.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
West Virginia, Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based methods focused on thoughts and behaviors and works collaboratively on goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in community mental health settings.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds a West Virginia LICSW and a Virginia LCSW and is located in West Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.