Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Ashley Donkor, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Depression
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC06541100
- NPI
- 1619856564
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
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
- Stress management
- Trauma work
- Self esteem
About Ashley
Ashley Donkor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with three years of experience working with adults. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Ashley also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, social anxiety, isolation, and the practical strain of life changes.
She focuses on concrete issues such as communication problems, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. Sessions are practical and aimed at building coping skills people can use between meetings. Ashley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood disorders and social anxiety in ways that connect to day-to-day life.
Ashley emphasizes cultural responsiveness and respects each person’s identity and values. In session she listens, asks clear questions, and helps people notice patterns that get in the way of progress. Her approach is collaborative - she works with clients to set goals and try strategies that fit their lives.
People meet with Ashley to develop new ways of managing stress, reduce anxious thinking, and process trauma-related experiences at a manageable pace. She can help with practical communication tools and steps toward forgiving or releasing longstanding shame and guilt. The work is paced to what a person can handle week to week.
Her practice aims to combine real-world problem solving with therapeutic methods that have solid evidence behind them. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and whether those formats meet their needs.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions with an LCSW
Ashley draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing those thoughts in everyday situations to reduce anxious or low-mood patterns. Another method centers on building concrete coping skills such as breathing, grounding, activity planning, and stepwise exposure to feared social situations to reduce avoidance.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashley collaborates with clients to pick techniques that match their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods based on how helpful they feel in real life, so therapy is a joint process rather than a fixed prescription.
Confirm session formats before booking since the original biography did not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or video-free options when bandwidth is limited. Discuss format preferences during the matching questionnaire and the first session to choose what will fit best with daily life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, collaborative approach to build coping skills and address mood and social anxiety.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ashley has three years of experience working as a clinician with the concerns listed above.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers