Licensed clinical social worker recordTennessee
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in Tennessee
- LCSW, licence 7255
- Licensed in Massachusetts
- LICSW, licence 125275
- NPI
- 1700455847
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Tennessee
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 and anxiety
- Career transitions
- Grief and trauma
About Ashley
Ashley Cole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career concerns, and supports people facing major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and address a broad range of personal and interpersonal challenges.
Ashley works with people who are managing grief, trauma and abuse, or the stress that comes with caregiving and parenting. She helps clients who feel stuck at work or at home to identify small, practical steps they can take to move forward. She also addresses intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, anger, and the effects of chronic stress and compassion fatigue. Ashley also brings attention to multicultural concerns, blended family dynamics, fatherhood issues, and HIV/AIDS related stress. She helps people navigate communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. The work aims to increase practical coping and clearer choices in daily life. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to match with her and schedule an initial session. The subscription model used allows cancellation at any time, and fees vary by location.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Two commonly used, evidence-based techniques Ashley applies are skills-based coaching and grief-focused processing. Skills-based coaching involves learning concrete tools for managing anxiety, organizing priorities, and changing unhelpful routines. It is useful for stress, career blocks, and daily decision making. Grief-focused processing helps people name losses, work through strong emotions, and create practical steps to adjust after a change or separation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashley treats the choice of methods as collaborative, and she will help clients decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan over time rather than assuming one method will solve everything.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Ask which online session types are offered and how they fit your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or caregiving responsibilities, and they can reduce travel time. Some formats are better for shorter check-ins while others support longer conversation, so confirm options that match your schedule and communication comfort.
CAreas of focus
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Massachusetts
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
Ashley focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, career and relationship concerns, grief, trauma and many life changes. She also addresses parenting strain, intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based strategies and skill teaching to help reduce anxiety and improve daily choices. The focus is on clear steps clients can use outside sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on stress, career shifts, grief, and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in Tennessee as an LCSW and in Massachusetts as an LICSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started scheduling a session?
Use the site button to see online therapy options, 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