LISW

Ashley McMaster, LISW

Experience20 years
LocationOhio
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Ashley

Ashley McMaster is an Ohio-licensed social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and ADHD-related concerns. With two decades of professional experience, she centers care on respectful, compassionate interaction and adapts conversation and treatment to fit each person's unique situation.

Background and approach

Her aim is to empower clients to take practical steps toward greater wellbeing while honoring the courage it takes to pursue change. Using a collaborative style, Ashley draws on evidence-informed techniques to address problems like compassion fatigue, addiction, sleep difficulties, parenting stress, and trauma.

She pays attention to the whole context around a person's life, including career pressures, attachment and communication patterns, and co-occurring health issues. Clients can expect an individualized plan that reflects their goals and preferences, with a focus on building coping skills, improving relationships, and fostering resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn to take value-driven actions while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with practical skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on patterns in close relationships and supports stronger emotional connection and communication to address intimacy and relational distress.

Ashley works collaboratively with clients to determine which approach or combination of approaches best matches their goals, challenges, and personal preferences. That process begins with open dialogue about needs and evolves as goals change, so the plan is regularly adjusted in partnership with the client.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy provides flexible ways to access care from Ohio or farther away. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication method that feels most comfortable while working toward practical changes.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Ashley commonly address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, compassion fatigue, addictions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD among other areas.

What is her general approach to therapy?

A collaborative, respectful approach guides sessions and treatment plans. Techniques draw from evidence-based methods such as ACT, CBT, EFT, client-centered, and mindfulness therapies to tailor work to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

Ashley has 20 years of professional experience as a licensed social worker, which informs her work with complex issues like trauma, chronic illness, and caregiving stress.

Where is Ashley licensed and what are her credentials?

She holds the credential LISW and is licensed in Ohio with license number OH LISW I.2203757.

Can someone who lives outside the United States work with her?

International clients are accepted; she offers services to people outside the U.S. while practicing within the scope of her Ohio license.

What session formats are offered for online therapy?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions with Ashley?

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

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteem Coping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issues Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English