- Anxiety and depression
- Grief and loss
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Ausha
Ausha Whitehead is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience. She practices in North Carolina and focuses on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
She helps people who are dealing with trauma, abuse, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She also supports those facing challenges like parenting stress, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Additional areas she addresses include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, chronic illness and pain, and isolation or loneliness.
Her work emphasizes motivation and building confidence. Sessions involve listening closely, identifying goals, and developing practical steps to manage symptoms and daily stressors. She uses approaches such as Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to guide the process.
Clients can expect straightforward discussion about what is most pressing and what changes matter to them. Treatment plans are developed collaboratively and adjusted over time. Ausha values respectful interaction and recognizes the courage it can take to seek help.
She practices in North Carolina and offers services in English. To begin, prospective clients choose the online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Using emotion-focused and evidence-based approaches online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps name and track emotions that are hard to identify. It focuses on patterns in emotional responses and how those affect close connections and personal well-being. EFT can be useful for people who notice repeating emotional reactions that feel stuck.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them. It emphasizes actions that align with personal values and can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so the person feels understood and can find their own solutions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for a while and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between appointments. It also allows sessions without being on camera when that is preferable, and it can reduce the need to travel for people juggling work, caregiving, or health demands.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing trauma, abuse, relationship or intimacy-related issues and challenges such as parenting and career transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of approaches including Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions focus on practical steps and emotional understanding.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience supporting people with a range of concerns from mood disorders to trauma and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds DC LICSW and NC LCSW credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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