Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Ashley Kohler, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Parenting
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW025437
- NPI
- 1598578072
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
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
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Attachment focus
About Ashley
Ashley Kohler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania with five years of experience. She focuses on relationship and parenting concerns, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also pays attention to attachment issues, communication problems, and concerns common to young adults.
Ashley completed a Master of Social Work at Walden University in 2022 and holds a graduate certificate in Children and Families. She is also certified as a School Social Worker for grades PK-12. Early in her career she gained experience supporting adolescents in school settings, people early in recovery from substance use, and individuals experiencing homelessness.
In sessions she uses practical, evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address thoughts, behavior, and emotional regulation. She applies Attachment Theory to help people notice relationship patterns and Acceptance and Commitment approaches to clarify values and forward steps. Family Therapy principles guide work on communication and household roles.
Ashley focuses on helping people set clear goals, practice skills between sessions, and steady their reactions to stress. She offers straightforward tools for managing anger, improving communication, and strengthening parenting approaches. The aim is steady progress in everyday life rather than quick fixes.
People who choose her often want concrete strategies that fit into busy schedules. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site’s matching process to find the right starting point and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In practice this means setting clear goals, trying short experiments between sessions, and tracking progress over time. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and everyday stressors.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, often called DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Sessions can include skill building for distress tolerance and emotion regulation, which helps with anger and relationship conflicts.
Attachment-based ideas are used to notice patterns in close relationships and to strengthen communication. These concepts help people recognize recurring interaction styles and try new responses during strained moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate to choose which methods make sense based on the client’s goals, daily life, and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting plans together.
Confirm available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some formats may also let people use audio-only or video to match what works for their day-to-day routine.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Ashley focuses on relationships, parenting, anger, career matters, and coping with life changes. She also addresses attachment issues, communication problems, and young adult challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and emphasizes skill practice between sessions. The work leans toward behavioral tools and relationship-focused strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ashley has five years of experience working in social work settings. Her recent training includes a Master of Social Work completed in 2022.
Is she licensed in Pennsylvania?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is available through the platform during sign up.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process will connect you to the next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers