- Warm and goal oriented
- Practical coping skills
- Emphasis on client expertise
About Ashley
Ashley Jaggi-Hansen is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people find clearer direction during hard times. She focuses on practical tools and a straightforward plan so clients can keep making progress after therapy ends. Her manner is warm and compassionate while keeping goals and steps easy to follow.
Ashley listens first and treats each person as the expert on their own life. Together she and the client build a plan with a timeline and clear objectives. She emphasizes skills people can use between sessions to manage stress, anxiety, grief, and major life changes.
Her work covers concerns such as trauma and abuse, parenting and blended family issues, substance use, depression, body image, and relationship problems. She also helps people coping with natural or human-caused disaster and with attachment or abandonment issues. Sessions can include practical coaching around behavior change and communication skills.
Ashley completed undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University and earned a Master of Social Work at the University of Utah. She has five years of experience as a mental health therapist and also holds a coaching certification and EMDR training. Her credentials include LCSW in Arizona and Utah.
She is based in Utah and works in English. Typical appointment times are listed for planning purposes, and clients are encouraged to confirm current scheduling options before booking. Ashley balances clinical work with family life and time outdoors in the West.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions toward them. It helps people who feel stuck regain a sense of purpose while learning to accept difficult thoughts and emotions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a hands-on approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses specific exercises and practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to address past traumatic memories by guiding the brain through structured processing steps that can lessen emotional charge. It is often chosen by people dealing with trauma-related symptoms.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and help you pick or combine methods that make sense. You can expect to revisit what’s working and adjust the plan as you go.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by cutting travel time and allowing appointments from many locations. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or sessions that focus on skills practice and homework review. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the exact online options available before booking so they match your needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Utah, Idaho, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Ashley commonly address?
Ashley helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and addiction concerns. She also supports those facing parenting and family challenges, body image issues, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear goals and tools clients can use between sessions. She centers each plan on the client's own priorities and works step by step toward agreed objectives.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ashley has five years of experience working as a mental health therapist. During that time she has combined clinical work with coaching skills to support behavior change and communication.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices from Utah. She also carries LCSW credentials for Arizona and Utah as noted in her background.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing should be confirmed during the matching or scheduling process.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.