Ashley Simmons

(LCSW, RAS, MAPC)

About Me

Hi! my name is Ashley and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Addictions Specialist with 8 years of experience working within the mental health field providing individual, couples and group therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults with various areas of concerns to include depression, anxiety, readjustment issues, trauma and abuse.

My counseling style is warm with a down to earth approach. I have specialty training in a wide-range of clinical interventions including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My goal is to provide you with concrete tools and coping strategies to help guide you toward achieving the goals you may not have thought were possible.

It takes a lot courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coaching , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 8

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LCSW #C-09277 (Expires: 2021-07-01)

Reviews

Written by A.L. on Feb 10, 2021 after counseling with Ashley for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management

A really empathic counsellor and committed to her work, that translates into extended help over to her clients, Ashley’s helped me to overcome some days of great difficulty by not only providing excellent listening and understanding skills, but by also having a proactive approach onto making me actively take part in my healing and go independently on empowering myself through the bad days,
Can’t recommend her enough ! :)

Written by B.L. on Nov 03, 2020 after counseling with Ashley for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Ashley is amazing at her job, I previously never thought it was possible to have such a great therapist. I suffer from sever trauma and other conditions that I thought were too sever for online therapy, due to the pandemic online is the safest option so I had to bite the bullet and try regardless of my previous failed attempts. Ashley has single-handedly changed the way I view online therapy and therapy as a whole, she is so knowledgeable and actually knows what she's doing, she works with you for the best approach she provides TRUE therapy and care. Everyone is different but for me personally she is the best care I have ever experienced and I definitely recommend her!

Written by R.A. on Sep 29, 2020 after counseling with Ashley for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Ashley always surprises me with her perceptivity. She has an ability to cut through the BS and get to the crux of my issue.

Written by D.E. on Jul 30, 2020 after counseling with Ashley for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Ashley has helped tremendously in my life. She has helped me identify my traumas and triggers and she honestly has helped me pull through a really rough time. For the first time since I was a kid I can finally say that I’m experiencing peace again and it was all thanks to her!

Written by E.V. on Jul 25, 2020 after counseling with Ashley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Ashley has a very gentle approach and is good at connecting the dots, whilst encouraging a positive way forward.

Written by P.A. on Jul 13, 2020 after counseling with Ashley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Ashley is caring and understanding and I feel totally comfortable in sharing with her my fear. I'm feeling more confident in my life and seeing progress in dealing with my fear.

Written by T.A. on Jun 24, 2020 after counseling with Ashley for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder

Ashley is always very kind and empathetic to me and understands my needs. I literally felt empowered in certain areas after talking to her .

Written by Q.U. on May 06, 2020 after counseling with Ashley for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ashley was excellent. She was very warm and understanding, and she was quite helpful for me.

Written by J.O. on May 02, 2020 after counseling with Ashley for 2 weeks on issues concerning sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Ashley was interested in finding out what my real problem is and I appreciate that. She thought of solutions that would help me. Thanks.

Written by E.L. on May 01, 2020 after counseling with Ashley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ashley is intuitive. She not only hears you but listens to what you're really saying, even if you don't realize you're saying it. I don't feel like I need to explain myself fully to be understood. Ashley makes you feel safe and empowered.

Written by E.R. on Apr 27, 2020 after counseling with Ashley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I think Ashley is very helpful. She listens and understand the obstacles im facing and offers solutions to them for me to try.

Written by S.A. on Apr 27, 2020 after counseling with Ashley for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and career difficulties

Ashley is youthful looking and I initially thought, from appearance only, that she may not relate well to some of my concerns; but she has been excellent at hearing and asking pointed questions that help me sort out my thoughts. She is calm and has a welcoming personality that makes me feel safe and comfortable. I'm glad I have this opportunity and she is available to assist.

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