- CBT and mindfulness
- Focus on sleep
- Skills and routines
About Ashley
Ashley Hutchens is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of experience. She offers straightforward support for stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and other life challenges.
Ashley uses practical methods to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She often starts by helping someone notice patterns that keep them stuck. From there she and the person set small goals to build better routines and steadier moods.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and elements of the Gottman Method. Sessions typically focus on problem solving, learning coping skills, and practicing new ways of communicating and relaxing.
Ashley draws on a social work perspective to connect therapy to daily life. That means looking at relationships, community supports, and realistic steps a person can take between sessions. She aims to make therapy useful and doable for people with busy schedules.
People come for help with sleep and rest concerns, parenting strain, substance struggles, eating and body image issues, burnout, and coping with big life changes. She works in West Virginia and speaks English, and holds WV LICSW and VA LCSW credentials.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Many of Ashley's methods move well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and building daily routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal skills, which can help with overwhelming emotions, relationship strain, and self-management.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Ashley will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and then recommend a mix of techniques. Together they decide what to try first and adjust as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it possible to meet from different locations. It also supports practicing new skills in real-world settings and keeping momentum between appointments.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
West Virginia, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ashley help with?
Ashley supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, addictions, and related life challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses practical, skills-based work that includes noticing thought patterns, building routines, and practicing new behaviors between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of clinical experience in community mental health settings working with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a WV LICSW and a VA LCSW and provides services while based in West Virginia.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.