FindADHDTherapists

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

LCSW

Ashlie Lucas, LCSW

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationLouisiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
View booking options

Check the available next steps for working with Ashlie online.

About Ashlie

Ashlie Lucas is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who draws on three decades of practice to guide people through stress, anxiety, addiction challenges, grief, and shifts in self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

She centers her work on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult feelings and build practical skills for daily life. Her experience includes supporting people through relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, mood concerns including bipolar, and coping with major life changes.

Lucas integrates evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered principles to tailor care to each person’s needs. She pays attention to co-occurring issues like substance use, impulsivity, codependency, and caregiver stress, and addresses secondary concerns such as anger, guilt, and forgiveness.

Based in Louisiana and holding LCSW credential LA LCSW 5546, she offers a steady, collaborative approach focused on practical tools and compassionate guidance to help clients move toward clearer priorities and more effective coping.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take committed action even when emotions feel difficult, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with skills that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships to strengthen connection and resolve recurring conflicts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most comfortable, then combine elements from different methods when that best serves the client’s needs. This shared decision-making helps tailor an approach that fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These formats allow clients to use therapy around work, family, or geographic constraints and to continue progress from locations that work best for them. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice to suit remote formats so care remains focused and practical.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ashlie commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma, parenting concerns, anger, bipolar issues, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends client-centered listening with practical, evidence-informed techniques to create a collaborative, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship.
What is her professional background and experience?
Ashlie brings 30 years of professional experience supporting people through life transitions, co-occurring concerns, and emotional challenges across many settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential LA LCSW 5546 and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages does she provide therapy in and can international clients join?
Therapy is offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How is payment and cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
Prospective clients should select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's 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 InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English

What Ashlie can help with

Ashlie Lucas works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, and depression.

Ashlie works with clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, coping with grief and loss, and motivation, self esteem, and confidence.

How Ashlie approaches therapy

Ashlie'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 Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Ashlie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Louisiana, with 30 years of clinical experience.