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Ashley Williams

Ashley Williams, LCSW

Florida

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Caregiving

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Florida
LCSW, licence SW16216
NPI
1326637356
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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

  • Trauma informed
  • Strengths based
  • Practical steps

About Ashley

Ashley Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with six years of practice. She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addiction, ADHD, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with parenting, relationship and career concerns, and caregiver strain.

Ashley has experience across child welfare, foster care and adoption, substance abuse treatment, cancer and chronic illness care, and the prison system. That background shapes how she notices trauma and secondary trauma in everyday life. She pays attention to what has happened and how it affects daily routines and relationships.

Her style is client-centered and trauma-informed. She treats the person, not just the problem, and invites clients to set the pace and goals. Sessions focus on strengths and practical steps people can try between meetings.

Ashley uses a mix of approaches to fit what each person needs. Techniques come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered work. These methods are used to help people manage symptoms, make concrete changes, and rebuild relationships.

She earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Florida Atlantic University. As an LCSW in Florida she combines clinical knowledge with real-world experience to help people address stress, trauma, recovery, and caregiving demands.

BHow sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making changes that matter day to day. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help clients and caregivers weigh goals, preferences, and what has worked before. Together they decide which ideas to try and adjust those choices as needed over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce commuting time, or allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice skills in their usual routines and bring real-life examples to conversation, which helps make therapy practical and usable.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship and parenting concerns, career worries, and related issues listed on her profile.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her work is client-centered and trauma-informed, using strengths-based and solutions-focused ideas to shape sessions.

How much experience does she have?

Ashley has six years of clinical experience across settings like child welfare, substance abuse treatment, cancer care, and the prison system.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - in the state of Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location; 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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