- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Louisiana, Maine, Utah
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- Career difficulties
About Ashley
Ashley Cross is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience helping people through hard seasons. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, parenting stress, career worries, and big life changes. Sessions start gently so clients can go at their own pace and talk about what matters most to them.
Ashley keeps the room straightforward and kind. She focuses on what a person already does well and builds practical steps from there.
Background and approach
That means learning simple tools to manage mood swings, tame overwhelming thoughts, and handle daily stressors. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change thought patterns that make problems feel bigger. Ashley also draws on Client-Centered methods that prioritize the person's own goals and rhythm.
When emotions run high, she brings in Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help with emotional regulation and coping strategies. Therapy with Ashley is collaborative. She listens first, then suggests approaches that match each person's needs and preferences.
Many clients find the straightforward focus and steady tone helpful when life feels chaotic. Outside of work she stays active, spends time with family, and enjoys outdoor festivals. Ashley practices in Louisiana and conducts sessions in English as a licensed LCSW in both Louisiana and Utah.
What Ashley works with
Everything Ashley lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ashley helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ashley lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's goals and pace first. The therapist listens without judgment and helps people name what matters most. This approach is useful for parents and adults who need a calmer space to sort priorities and feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In sessions a person learns to spot unhelpful thinking and try small experiments to change it. CBT often helps with anxiety, low mood, and day-to-day stressors by giving concrete skills to practice between meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving frustration tolerance. It can be helpful when strong mood swings or anger make daily life harder.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist works together with each person to choose or combine methods that fit their goals, values, and schedule. That collaborative process includes trying things and adjusting them based on what helps.
Online sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is close to an in-person visit and lets the therapist and client read each other's expression. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or the camera feels like too much. Live chat or text messaging can work for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into parenting and work routines.
Questions people ask about Ashley
What concerns does Ashley commonly address?
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, parenting strain, anger, and coping with life changes among other issues.
What is her general therapy style like?
Her style is direct and compassionate with an emphasis on listening first and offering practical tools that fit daily life.
What background and experience does she have?
Ashley has ten years of clinical experience supporting people with complex mood and stress concerns and helping them build coping skills.
What credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Louisiana. She is licensed as UT LCSW and LA LCSW.
Which languages are supported and is she available internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
She works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does cost work for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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