- Emotion-Focused work
- ACT and CBT methods
- Grief and trauma
About Ashley
Ashley McMaster is an Ohio-licensed social worker (LISW) with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship concerns, and other life changes. She also addresses parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, addictions, and challenges such as ADHD and bipolar disorder.
Ashley listens to what matters most and uses that information to guide sessions. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered work, and mindfulness practices. In sessions she focuses on emotions, patterns in relationships, and practical skills that can be used between appointments.
Her approach is straightforward. She helps people name difficult feelings and notice how those feelings affect thoughts and behavior. Together they try out small changes and test what helps in daily life. Sessions include reflective conversation and exercises that build awareness and coping skills.
Ashley also supports people dealing with trauma, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and role transitions. She pays attention to how past experiences shape current reactions and to concrete steps clients can take to manage symptoms.
For people thinking about starting, Ashley asks about goals, current struggles, and what has or hasn’t worked before. That information shapes a plan that can change as needs shift. She offers work in English and accepts international clients.
How Ashley’s approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on identifying and naming feelings, and noticing how emotions shape relationship and personal patterns. This can help when people struggle to name what they feel or when recurring emotional reactions create problems in daily life.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match a person’s values. That approach often helps with anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ashley will work with each person to decide whether EFT, ACT, CBT techniques, or mindfulness practice best fit the goals and current needs. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress and priorities shift.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Many people find remote sessions convenient because they fit into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Others prefer longer sessions to work through deeper emotional material. Talk with Ashley about what timing and length suit daily life and therapy goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Ashley works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, addictions, and related concerns listed on her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices to help people notice feelings and try practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She is an Ohio-licensed social worker with 20 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential and location are listed?
Credential shown is LISW and the practice is based in Ohio.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.