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Ashley Couch, LCSW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Ashley

Ashley Couch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who brings seven years of clinical therapy experience to her practice. She combines a background in mindfulness coaching with practical therapeutic techniques to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and ADHD among other concerns.

Background and approach

Ashley emphasizes a strengths-based stance that encourages clients to cultivate self-compassion and a deeper connection between mind and body. Her approach blends evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered listening.

Ashley adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s needs, addressing issues like trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, addiction, eating-related concerns, and caregiver stress. She offers sessions through multiple online formats and uses flexibility in scheduling to collaborate with clients on a workable plan.

Ashley frames therapy as a courageous step toward self-acceptance and practical change, focusing on small, sustainable shifts that build resilience and better coping. Her practice prioritizes empathy, respect, and partnership as clients explore goals and navigate life transitions.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Ashley often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing mood, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another frequent component, inviting clients to clarify values and build committed action even in the presence of difficult emotions. These approaches are applied in a collaborative, client-centered way that emphasizes meaningful goals and day-to-day tools.

Finding the right approach usually happens through conversation and experimentation, and the therapist works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatments are adjusted over time so clients can explore what helps them feel more effective and aligned with their values.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication method that feels most comfortable for the individual.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Ashley works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, addiction-related concerns, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, eating-related issues, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe Ashley's therapeutic style?
The style is collaborative and strengths-based, combining mindfulness-informed coaching with evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, ACT, and EFT to tailor work to each client’s needs.
What is Ashley's clinical background and experience?
She holds seven years of clinical therapy experience and additional background as a mindfulness coach, with prior work across school, community, and in-home settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The clinician is an LCSW licensed in Florida with licence number FL LCSW SW18076 and practices from Florida.
Does Ashley work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What Ashley can help with

Ashley Couch works with clients on stress and anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue.

Ashley works with individuals of all ages struggling with mood disorders, stress and anxiety, and LGBTQIA+ related issues.

How Ashley approaches therapy

Ashley's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida, with 7 years of clinical experience.