- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Ashley
Ashley Hayes is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with eight years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and major life transitions. She also supports issues like parenting strain, sleep problems, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Ashley combines a straightforward, client-centered style with practical skills people can use right away. She aims to help clients set reasonable goals and hear their own priorities more clearly. Her approach draws on mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to shift unhelpful thought patterns.
Much of her work has been with people facing serious illness, hospice and end-of-life concerns, caregiver stress, and the emotional impact of medical decisions. Ashley brings lived experience as a recent cancer survivor and works in an oncology clinic, which informs her whole-health perspective. She emphasizes how the body and mind affect one another and addresses both in sessions.
Sessions tend to focus on practical steps, coping strategies, and clearer thinking. She helps people untangle the noise of worry so they can take manageable actions toward their goals. Clients can expect a strengths-based, collaborative tone in the room.
Ashley practices in Rhode Island and holds LICSW credentials in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. She provides care in English and does not work with international clients at this time.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
The description below highlights a few approaches this therapist uses and what they involve. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and it focuses on taking meaningful action aligned with personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and creates a space where people feel listened to and understood while they decide what changes matter most.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit best based on their goals, needs, and preferences. That process can include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting if something isn’t working.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking to confirm what this therapist offers. Many people find online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when life is hectic. Different approaches translate well to remote work - for example CBT worksheets and ACT exercises can be used over video or phone, while client-centered conversations often focus on listening and reflection that work in any format. Ask about session logistics when you schedule so arrangements match your needs.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, sleep struggles, parenting strain, relationship concerns, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster among other issues.
What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?
The style is client-centered and strengths based. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical coping steps, and helping people recognize unhelpful thought patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience in clinical social work, including work in oncology settings and with people facing serious illness and end-of-life issues.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW - with credentials in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and practices in Rhode Island.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.