Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Chiara Ascari, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904005715
- NPI
- 1578158218
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Chiara 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
- client-centered approach
- cognitive-behavioral tools
- solution-focused work
About Chiara
Chiara Ascari is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, ADHD symptoms, grief, sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar concerns, and broader life changes.
She works primarily with individuals. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Chiara uses conversational, problem-solving work so people can notice small changes that add up. She often uses client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral ideas, and solution-focused strategies in sessions.
Chiara explains things in plain terms and keeps the work focused on day-to-day life. She encourages talking about what is hard and what a person wants to change. Conversations look at current patterns, coping skills, and short-term experiments to try between meetings.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. That training and years in practice inform a pragmatic approach to common life stresses. Chiara also brings experience from a range of clinical settings working with individual clients.
People who choose her can expect goal-oriented sessions that emphasize actionable steps. She checks messages regularly and offers both messaging and live chat as ways to connect, according to the practice setup. Prospective clients should confirm the current session options before booking.
Chiara speaks English and Italian and practices in Virginia as an LCSW.
BHow sessions work
Approaches for online sessions and practical benefits
Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps clarify goals and priorities, especially when life feels cluttered or confusing. Cognitive-behavioral ideas look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teach practical skills to test in daily life. Solution-focused work emphasizes small, doable changes and building on what already works for someone.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each client to identify what feels most useful based on current needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaboration may lead to trying one method for a few sessions and adjusting from there.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and using messaging or live chat for brief check-ins when a full session is not needed. Messaging can be a way to keep progress moving between meetings, and live chat offers a shorter option that may suit a work break or a quick check-in. Because session formats were not exhaustively listed, confirm the current options before booking to ensure they match your routine and needs.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English, Italian
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Chiara works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, ADHD, grief, sleeping problems, parenting concerns, anger, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses direct, goal-focused sessions that mix client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques to create practical steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings, primarily with individual clients.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography notes messaging and live chat as ways she connects with clients; please confirm current session formats before booking.
How do I get started and what does it cost?
To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers