Licensed clinical social worker recordTennessee
NaaDzama Ashby, LCSW
Tennessee
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Tennessee
- LCSW, licence 10148
- NPI
- 1356057814
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Tennessee
These details come from information NaaDzama 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
- Depression and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Work and career stress
About NaaDzama
NaaDzama Ashby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on common stressors such as depression, anxiety, trauma and workplace-related pressure. Her practice also addresses mood concerns like bipolar disorder and career-related strain.
NaaDzama works with people who feel isolated or overwhelmed by shame and guilt. She helps clients build self-love and stronger communication skills. She also supports those navigating blended family issues and caregiver stress.
Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques intended to be straightforward and practical. Sessions involve talking through current problems, identifying small steps, and practicing concrete skills that can be used between meetings. She pays attention to how culture, immigration, and experiences of prejudice affect daily life.
NaaDzama often helps people sort workplace difficulties, midlife questions, and struggles with life purpose. She also addresses body image concerns and problems with control or forgiveness. Her work includes attention to multicultural concerns and the specific stresses they create.
Language of sessions is English and practice operates in Tennessee. The LCSW credential is spelled out here as Licensed Clinical Social Worker. To begin, people follow the service's matching process and schedule an initial appointment to see if this working style fits them.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Two evidence-based approaches commonly used in practices like hers are cognitive strategies and skills-based therapies. Cognitive strategies focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing alternative thoughts to reduce anxiety and low mood. Skills-based therapies concentrate on teaching concrete tools for stress management, communication, and emotion regulation that clients can use between sessions.Another common approach draws on trauma-informed methods to help people process difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable. This involves grounding techniques, building tolerance for strong emotions, and working toward improved daily functioning rather than reliving events in detail.
Figuring out which approach fits best is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust based on how a client responds. Clients and therapist decide together which methods and goals make sense for day-to-day life and longer-term work.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions can require less bandwidth and video sessions let people use visual cues; discuss preferences during the matching process to identify what will work with your schedule and needs.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and related issues like caregiver stress and body image.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical approach that emphasizes skills, communication, and problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed 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