LCSW

Ashley Cross, LCSW

Experience10 years
LocationLouisiana
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Ashley

Ashley Cross is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience supporting people through a broad range of mental health concerns.

Background and approach

She has worked with clients facing mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, as well as those coping with anxiety, trauma, parenting stress, career pressures, and ADHD. Her training and practice emphasize a respectful, person-focused stance that prioritizes each client's pace and personal strengths.

In sessions Ashley combines practical skills with empathetic listening, drawing on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused techniques when regulation and relationships are central. She aims to help clients build resilience, clearer coping strategies, and a life that matches their values.

Outside of her clinical role she enjoys staying active, spending time with family, and attending outdoor community events.

Approaches and practical online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, giving clients space to set the pace and focus while the therapist supports growth based on individual strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to build more effective coping strategies, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful when intense emotions or relationship patterns are present.

Deciding on an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to consider goals, symptoms, and preferences, adapting techniques over time to find the best fit rather than assuming one method works for everyone.

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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Ashley works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, ADHD, parenting and career-related concerns.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

She uses a person-centered stance combined with evidence-informed methods such as CBT, DBT, EFT and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does Ashley have?

She brings ten years of professional experience as a clinician working with complex mood and life-transition issues.

What are Ashley's credentials and where is she based?

Ashley is an LCSW licensed in Utah (UT LCSW 12962015-3501) and Louisiana (LA LCSW 10434) and she practices from Louisiana.

Does she offer sessions in languages other than English or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for online care?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees structured for working with her?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin therapy with Ashley?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Louisiana, Maine, Utah

Languages

English

What Ashley can help with

Ashley Cross works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Ashley works with clients managing complex conditions such as bipolar disorder and those dealing with anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.

How Ashley approaches therapy

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

Ashley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Experience and training

Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Louisiana, with 10 years of clinical experience.