Ashley Cross, LCSW

Ashley Cross is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and big life changes. She meets clients where they are and focuses on steady, practical steps rather than quick fixes. The first session is framed as a gentle start with no pressure to share everything at once.

She creates a calm, non-judgmental space so people can talk through what matters most to them. Ashley uses person-centered care to build on existing strengths and priorities. That means conversations follow the client's pace and goals.

Ashley often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping people notice thought patterns and try out new ways of responding. She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when they fit the situation. Motivational Interviewing and narrative methods appear in sessions to help clarify values and rewrite unhelpful stories.

Her clinical work has included supporting people with bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, trauma, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses concerns like self-esteem, career stress, anger, grief from separation, and attachment issues. The work focuses on practical skills, clearer choices, and steadier daily routines.

Outside of practice Ashley stays active at her local gym and spends time with family and friends at outdoor events. That personal balance shows in a collaborative approach that aims to make therapy useful in everyday life.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Ashley frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT often focuses on small experiments and practical tools to reduce anxiety and improve daily routines.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the person's experience and priorities. This approach supports people who need a calm, accepting space to sort out goals and next steps. Elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy appear when emotion regulation skills or distress tolerance are helpful for managing strong feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashley will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together decide which methods to use. That collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to real-life needs rather than applying one fixed model.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier - it can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a workday, or make regular appointments simpler to keep. Talk with Ashley about scheduling needs and the session style that best matches your routine and goals.