Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Ausha Whitehead, LICSW, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in District of Columbia
- LICSW, licence LC50079469
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C016511
- NPI
- 1285996660
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Ausha 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
- ACT and CBT
- Relationship concerns
- Parenting support
About Ausha
Ausha Whitehead is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience. She is licensed in the District of Columbia and North Carolina. She helps people deal with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, and life changes.
She works with adults on issues that often overlap - relationships, parenting, career strain, and intimacy concerns. She also addresses neurodiversity and long-term health challenges such as ADHD, autism spectrum differences, chronic illness, and cancer related strain. Her practice includes work on adoption and foster care questions, aging and geriatric concerns, and end-of-life topics.
Her approach draws from several practical therapy methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused and client-centered approaches, and mindfulness work. Sessions focus on building motivation, strengthening self-esteem, and improving coping skills. Conversations are direct and grounded in everyday problems like work stress and family obligations.
She aims to collaborate with each person to create a clear plan that responds to their immediate problems and longer-term goals. That plan can include learning new coping strategies, changing unhelpful thinking patterns, and practicing emotional awareness. People who want a clinician experienced with trauma, relationship strain, or the stresses of caregiving may find her background relevant.
To begin, she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so the two of you can set goals and decide next steps.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking actions that match those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts. It can help with anxiety, depression, and decisions people face during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and problem-solving at work or home. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the client's perspective and uses reflective listening to clarify goals and build confidence, which can be useful for self-esteem and relationship concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review a client’s goals, symptoms, and daily demands and then recommend which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for quicker check-ins during a workday. It also allows sessions to focus on practical skills - for example practicing breathing and grounding exercises together, reviewing thought records, or setting small behavioral steps to try between meetings. Ask about session lengths and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so logistics match your everyday routine.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, trauma and related issues such as parenting, intimacy, and career strain.
What is her therapy style?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered and emotionally-focused approaches, plus mindfulness techniques to address patterns and build coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns from grief to chronic health challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW and is licensed in the District of Columbia and in North Carolina.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers