Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Ashley Sloan, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149022604
- NPI
- 1629447834
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
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
- Self esteem work
- Chronic illness support
About Ashley
Ashley Sloan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Her practice also addresses body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and mood-related concerns.
Ashley uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage symptoms and handle everyday demands. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable steps. She listens for what is getting in the way of daily functioning and suggests strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve coping.
Her approach is direct and respectful. She adapts the conversation and tools to each person’s circumstances. That might mean problem-solving techniques, paced skill-building, or focused conversations about relationships and role strain.
Ashley has experience supporting people who balance health conditions with work, family, and caregiving responsibilities. She can help when motivation is low or when mood and physical symptoms interact. Practical planning and communication strategies are common parts of her work.
People who choose her can expect straightforward feedback and an emphasis on habits that fit busy lives. She encourages realistic changes that can be maintained over time. To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s matching steps and schedule a first session through the online options button.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online session fit
Many of Ashley’s methods are evidence-based approaches that focus on skills and problem solving. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and testing those thoughts with real-life experiments to reduce anxiety and low mood. That method helps people notice patterns and try different behaviors to see what works.Another approach centers on building practical coping skills for stress and chronic health challenges. It uses pacing, routine adjustments, and small behavioral goals to reduce overwhelm and increase daily functioning. This style is useful when health issues affect motivation and activity levels.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashley will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques best match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts plans over time based on what is helpful and what isn’t.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list explicit formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when needed, or reduce travel time. Talk with her during the matching step about timing, session length, and how you want to structure appointments to fit your schedule.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Ashley works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-informed techniques and focuses on clear goals and small steps. Sessions emphasize problem solving, skill building, and improving daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
Ashley has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings with individuals facing mental health and chronic health concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use 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