- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Ashley
Ashley Shiff is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland with 12 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, and those coping with life changes. She encourages clients to notice their strengths while they work through hard moments.
Ashley takes a collaborative approach. She treats the client as the expert on their own story and uses that perspective to guide sessions. Meetings focus on understanding emotions, naming difficult experiences, and developing practical strategies to manage symptoms.
Her work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people connect with and organize their emotional responses. She also uses Client-Centered techniques to stay focused on each person’s priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps translate insights into concrete behavior and thought changes.
Ashley describes herself as direct and supportive during sessions. She helps people set short-term goals and track progress over time. Conversations often include skills practice, checking how strategies feel, and adjusting plans as needed.
People who choose her often want clear steps and a respectful partner in the work. She invites clients to bring what matters most to the room and to move at a pace that feels manageable. The emphasis is on steady, practical change rather than quick fixes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Ashley draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help clients identify and name strong emotions and related patterns. EFT in brief supports people who want to understand how feelings shape their reactions and relationships.She also relies on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses sessions around each person’s priorities and pacing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to turn insights into practical skills for managing anxiety, mood, and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashley will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean using EFT exercises one week and CBT skill practice the next.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments, reduce travel time, and fit brief check-ins into a busy day. They also allow for different pacing, such as shorter follow-ups or full-length sessions, depending on what works best for the client and the therapist.
Areas of expertise
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and people coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered stance and treats clients as experts on their own story while helping set goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience in the field.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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