Licensed clinical social worker recordKentucky
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Kentucky
- LCSW, licence 253708
- NPI
- 1255888749
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Ashley
Ashley Reid is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with 11 years of experience. She focuses on common everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating issues, parenting, bipolar disorder, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Ashley helps people talk through what feels overwhelming and develop practical ways to manage difficult moments. She draws on her clinical background and on hands-on experience supervising newer therapists. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. The emphasis is on finding realistic strategies that fit a person’s life and responsibilities.
Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work from a Kentucky university. As an LCSW she brings a social work perspective that considers work, family, money, health, and community pressures when planning care. That lens guides how she approaches problems and supports change.
In sessions she offers straightforward skills for coping, communication, and emotional regulation. She also helps people sort through past trauma and current stressors so they can make clearer decisions. Ashley pays attention to patterns such as attachment, abandonment, and codependency when these affect daily functioning.
People who meet with her can expect a practical partnership that focuses on day-to-day improvements. She asks about routines, responsibilities, and supports, then works with each person to set doable steps. Her approach aims to reduce immediate distress while building skills for longer-term stability.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches for online work and practical change
Ashley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and problem-solving. One common approach helps people learn concrete coping skills and emotional regulation techniques to manage anxiety, anger, and stress. These techniques teach short exercises and behavioral steps that can be practiced between sessions to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.Another frequent focus is trauma-informed care that looks at how past events affect current reactions and relationships. This involves pacing the work, identifying triggers, and rebuilding a sense of safety in everyday routines. It helps with symptoms that come from traumatic experiences and with managing strong emotions tied to those events.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and help decide what fits best based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm specific session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow sessions during work breaks or from locations that are more convenient for day-to-day life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Ashley works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, grief, eating concerns, parenting, bipolar disorder, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on skills and small steps. Sessions emphasize strategies for everyday life like coping skills, communication, and emotional regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in behavioral health and has supervised newer therapists in related areas.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are remote or in person.
How are costs handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the 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