Hello! My name is Ashley Lynch and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Wisconsin. I have been working in the field of mental health since 2012 in various settings and roles. I approach clinical sessions with an empathetic disposition and make it my goal to meet my clients where they are at. It is my priority to make sure that I am offering a safe space to those who seek me out for counseling. In session, I work with my clients to set up a treatment plan that they feel comfortable with and establish goals that are attainable. My main areas of focus have been anxiety/panic attacks, depression, stress management, end of life/hospice/caregiving, self-esteem, women’s issues, fertility/pregnancy/postpartum, and grief.
In session, I incorporate combinations of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness techniques. Additionally, I like to provide psychoeducation to help the individuals I am working with better understand the symptoms they are experiencing. Lastly, there may be times when I incorporate laughter into a session when appropriate. I have found that this builds rapport, reduces stress and anxiety, changes perspective, and releases tension. It is an honor to walk alongside individuals as they navigate highs and lows of life and this is something I do not take lightly. I am happy to assist, support, and encourage!
Specialties:
● Anxiety/Panic
● Stress Management
● End of life/hospice/caregiving
● Self-esteem
● Women’s Issues
● Fertility/Pregnancy/Postpartum
● Grief
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Divorce and separation, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WI LCSW 9884-123