LCSW

Ashley Patton, LCSW

Experience8 years
LocationPennsylvania
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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About Ashley

Ashley Patton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with eight years of clinical experience helping people navigate emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

She uses an evidence-informed, client-centered framework to tailor care to each person's needs, drawing on therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused interventions. Her background in social work informs a strengths-based, empathetic stance that prioritizes practical coping strategies alongside emotional processing.

Patton focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, substance use, ADHD, sleep and eating difficulties, and career-related stress. She also attends to related areas such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and communication or control issues.

Sessions emphasize collaboration, goal-setting, and building skills to manage symptoms while promoting resilience and meaningful change. Clients who seek a thoughtful, structured approach that balances practical tools with validation may find her style a good fit.

She offers multiple online formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences, and works within the scope of a Pennsylvania LCSW to support clients in pursuing healthier routines and clearer goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and many forms of stress-related problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and coping under pressure. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that supports people in resolving ambivalence and strengthening motivation for change, commonly used with addiction and behavior-change goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with clients to consider symptoms, goals, and personal preferences when deciding which methods to emphasize, and she adjusts plans as progress unfolds. This keeps care responsive and tailored to each person's needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives or access care from different locations within Pennsylvania. These formats let clients maintain continuity of care and use approaches like CBT and DBT in ways that suit their daily routines and communication style.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD, relationship and career struggles, and sleep or eating problems.

What is the therapist's general therapeutic style?

The approach blends client-centered and strengths-based work with practical, evidence-based techniques to set goals and build coping skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience providing care across a variety of settings and populations.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania with credential number PA LCSW CW022486.

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

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

What session formats are available for online work?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsFamily conflictsDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English