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- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and mindfulness
About Ashley
Ashley Whitman, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), is licensed in Michigan and Ohio and has 10 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals on addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and a broad range of life stresses. Her stated approach emphasizes collaborative work to build coping skills and clearer self-understanding.
Whitman uses client-centered methods to help people talk through their concerns and to set practical goals. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and to practice different behaviors. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing also appear in her work to support motivation and present-moment awareness.
She regularly addresses issues that affect daily functioning, such as sleep and eating problems, stress at work, caregiver strain, and co-occurring conditions. She lists specialty areas that include grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, body image, and recovery from addiction. She also notes experience with adoption and foster care topics, attachment concerns, and blended family stress.
Whitman reports limited evening video and phone availability and some expanded text-session options. Many of her scheduled times are in the evening. Prospective clients are advised to confirm current session formats and times before booking.
Her practice approach focuses on clear communication, skill-building, and short-term goal work when appropriate. She aims to help people recognize patterns, try practical strategies, and make measurable changes over time.
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Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist helps clients name concerns, set goals, and make decisions based on their values. This approach is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies unhelpful thoughts and tests new behaviors. It involves specific exercises and practice between sessions to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and awareness to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and eating patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate to choose methods that fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That process may include trying an approach for several sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking, as exact formats and times can change. The biography notes limited evening video and phone availability and some expanded text-session options. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time for people managing work, caregiving, or health constraints.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, and stress-related problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, using CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build skills and set practical goals.
How long has she practised?
She has 10 years of clinical experience.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LMSW in Michigan and an LISW in Ohio and lists Michigan as a practice location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients.
How do sessions and fees work?
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.