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Chiara Ascari, LCSW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish and Italian
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About Chiara

Chiara Ascari is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar symptoms, self-esteem concerns, family issues, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings seven years of clinical experience to her work and emphasizes practical, strengths-based support to help clients move toward clearer goals and improved daily functioning. Chiara draws on client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused techniques to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

She values collaboration and invites clients to explore challenges with empathy, curiosity, and nonjudgmental guidance. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness, identify actionable steps, and build coping skills that fit into everyday life.

Fluent in English and Italian, Chiara meets people where they are and adapts methods according to what works best for each individual. Her approach emphasizes accessible tools, steady support, and a practical orientation to change so clients can work toward the outcomes they find meaningful.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Access

Chiara often uses cognitive-behavioral techniques, which focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and improve mood. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress-related concerns.

She also employs solution-focused strategies that concentrate on building solutions and small, achievable steps toward a client’s goals. This method is useful for addressing relationship issues, parenting challenges, and life transitions by emphasizing strengths and concrete progress.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Chiara works with each person to explore what feels most useful, adjusting techniques over time based on needs, goals, and preferences so the work remains practical and personally relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver consistent therapeutic support while tailoring interactions to the client’s chosen mode of communication.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Chiara commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, parenting issues, anger, bipolar symptoms, low self-esteem, family challenges, and coping with life changes.
What is Chiara's therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative, empathetic, and practical, focusing on increasing self-awareness and developing actionable steps that align with a client's goals and strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Chiara has seven years of experience working in various settings primarily with individuals and sometimes with family groups addressing mood, relationship, and everyday functioning concerns.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with license number VA LCSW 0904005715 and provides services based in Virginia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted in English and Italian, and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Chiara offers a range of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, choose the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English, Italian

What Chiara can help with

Chiara Ascari works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, depression, and ADHD.

Chiara works with individuals and family groups.

Chiara works with depression and anxiety.

Experience and training

Chiara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Virginia, with 7 years of clinical experience.