Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Ashley Butt, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904005700
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C005865
- NPI
- 1598731853
- Experience
- 24 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Ashley supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused goals
About Ashley
Ashley Butt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and Virginia with 24 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes.
Ashley helps clients talk through practical problems and emotional patterns. She draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused work, and solution-focused steps. Sessions focus on clarifying problems, identifying patterns, and trying small changes that can make daily life easier.
She regularly addresses themes such as abandonment, attachment issues, family of origin concerns, and blended family stress. She also supports people facing chronic illness or pain, caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, and difficulties with eating or feelings of emptiness.
Ashley uses straightforward conversations and concrete skills. That might mean looking at thought patterns, practicing new ways to argue less and connect more, or setting short-term goals to reduce worry. She helps people notice what is working and what gets in the way.
Her work is practical and focused on everyday life changes. If someone wants to get started they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions are conducted in English in Virginia and she does not accept international clients.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Ashley uses attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This helps when connection, trust, or repeated hurt shows up in relationships and daily life. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing simple behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ashley will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try first. The plan can be adjusted as the client notices what helps and what does not.
The site biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can use conversational, skills-based, or emotionally-focused methods effectively in remote sessions, and Ashley will adapt her approaches to match a client's life and goals.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness, attachment issues, and family of origin matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, emotionally-focused, and solution-focused approaches. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clearer understanding of patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ashley has 24 years of experience working with adults on emotional and practical life concerns. That background informs her use of several common therapeutic approaches.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and Virginia and practices in Virginia. The credential listed is LCSW in those states.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen subscription and location.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process matches preferences and sets up an initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers