- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Ashley
Ashley Lynch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on anxiety, depression, grief, stress, caregiving and issues around life transitions. Ashley draws on several therapeutic approaches to help people name and manage intense emotions.
She began working in mental health during undergraduate studies in group homes and pursued a Master of Social Work from George Williams College, graduating in 2016. Early work included short-term therapy and crisis support for caregivers at the Alzheimer’s Association. That experience led to roles supporting older adults and directing a senior care facility.
After that period Ashley shifted toward clinical care for college-aged students. In that role she provided individual counseling around panic attacks, motivation, self-esteem, and depression. Her background includes work with end-of-life care, hospice-related stress, and caregiver strain.
In sessions she uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She works with clients to set clear, achievable goals and builds a practical treatment plan together.
People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation about current struggles, coping skills tuned to daily life, and focused steps toward goals. Ashley helps clients talk through grief, manage panic symptoms, and address caregiver and aging-related stresses in manageable ways.
Using EFT, ACT, and CBT in online sessions
Ashley integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people identify and name difficult emotions and patterns in relationships and personal reactions. EFT can be useful when feelings are hard to put into words or when attachment-related patterns affect emotional responses.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build concrete skills for managing anxiety and mood symptoms.
Picking the right approach is part of the work. Ashley collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. She reviews how different techniques might fit and adjusts plans as progress is made.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that video or phone sessions help them keep regular appointments and apply new skills between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Ashley works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, eating issues, parenting and anger.
What therapeutic styles does she use?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) along with ACT, CBT, DBT, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people name emotions and learn practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ashley holds five years of clinical practice under her LCSW credential, with earlier work in mental health settings since 2012.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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