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LICSW, LCSW

Ausha Whitehead, LICSW, LCSW

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Ausha

Ausha Whitehead is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience who uses empathic, client-focused methods to help people navigate life’s challenges. She draws on evidence-based approaches to support individuals coping with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and issues that affect self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

Ausha emphasizes respect and compassion while helping clients build confidence and find clearer direction during difficult transitions. Working from a strengths-based stance, she tailors treatment plans to each person’s circumstances and goals, addressing concerns such as relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, parenting and family challenges, anger and career stress, and complex conditions like bipolar disorder and ADHD.

Her background also includes experience with adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, addiction, and end-of-life concerns. Ausha practices in North Carolina and holds LICSW and LCSW credentials, approaching therapy with patience and practical support to help clients move toward greater wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Many of her core methods translate well to remote work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without avoidance while clarifying personal values to guide action; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical coping skills, which can help with mood, stress, and motivation. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client’s experience directs the pace and focus of change.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will help clients explore which combination of strategies best fits their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and adjust the plan as progress and feedback emerge.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and convenience. These formats allow for scheduling flexibility, easier attendance from home or work, and multiple ways to engage with therapeutic tools between sessions, making it simpler to integrate changes into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ausha address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family problems, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is compassionate and client-centered, blending evidence-based techniques such as ACT, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness to match each person’s needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ausha has 13 years of professional experience supporting clients across many concerns and life stages.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with documented details DC LICSW LC50079469 and NC LCSW C016511 and practices in North Carolina.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for care.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

District of Columbia, North Carolina

Languages

English