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Ashley Monacelli, LMSW

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy
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About Ashley

Ashley Monacelli is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, addiction concerns, ADHD, and a range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She also has experience addressing family dynamics, intimacy issues, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and end-of-life or hospice-related needs. With an emphasis on practical problem solving, she blends therapeutic coaching with clinical care to help clients clarify goals and make progress.

Her style integrates structured, evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to create interventions that fit individual preferences and situations. Ashley draws on three years of professional practice and graduate training in social work to offer supportive, goal-focused sessions that center client strengths.

She frames each meeting around concrete objectives and collaborates with clients to track progress over time. Sessions are offered through a variety of online formats to accommodate different schedules and needs.

Ashley’s approach aims to balance empathy with actionable tools so clients can address immediate concerns while building long-term coping skills.

Practical approaches for online care and making progress

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It uses structured techniques and skill-building exercises to address anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day problems by teaching concrete strategies for coping and problem solving.

Mindfulness therapy helps people develop present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental attention to thoughts and feelings. Practicing mindfulness can reduce reactivity, support emotional regulation, and complement other interventions when managing grief, loss, or ongoing stress.

Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adjusts techniques over time based on how a client responds and what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to continue care from home. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-oriented support while accommodating different communication styles and day-to-day needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Ashley works with clients on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar-related challenges, ADHD, and coping with life changes, as well as hospice and end-of-life counseling.
What is Ashley’s therapeutic style?
She takes a collaborative, goal-focused approach that blends coaching with clinical interventions, emphasizing practical strategies and client strengths in each session.
What training and background does she bring?
Ashley completed graduate work in social work with an emphasis in children and family services and has three years of experience in clinical practice.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds the LMSW credential and practices in Michigan; the credential listing is MI LMSW 6801099088.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and provides services to clients within her accepted regions.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Clients may meet with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefDepressionCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Hospice and end-of-life counseling

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

What Ashley can help with

Ashley Monacelli works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, grief, depression, and coaching.

Ashley works with individuals to overcome anxiety, parents, and conflict.

How Ashley approaches therapy

Ashley's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Ashley is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Michigan, with 3 years of clinical experience.