About Ashley
Ashley Hayes is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, and codependency. She also supports people facing caregiving strain, cancer-related issues, and the emotional fallout of major life changes.
Ashley brings eight years of clinical social work experience. Much of her work has involved people adjusting to serious illness and making hard care decisions. She combines practical problem-solving with attention to emotional needs and the day-to-day effects of stress on the body and mind.
Her style is client-centered and strengths-based. She helps people set realistic goals and break them into manageable steps. Therapy sessions aim to quiet the usual mental chatter so clients can hear their own priorities more clearly.
Ashley draws on mindfulness practice, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to change unhelpful thinking and build habits that support emotional balance. She also uses attachment-informed ideas when relationships and patterns from the past affect current wellbeing.
As a clinician who has worked in oncology and lived through cancer herself, Ashley emphasizes a whole-health view. She supports both the emotional side of illness and the practical stressors that come with medical decisions, caregiving, and end-of-life concerns.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Ashley commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with client-centered methods. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when uncomfortable feelings are present; it can help with anxiety, depression, and codependency patterns. CBT targets specific thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like panic, low mood, or sleep disruption with practical exercises and skill-building.Her client-centered way of working means the therapist puts the person's goals first and adapts methods to fit each situation. Finding the right approach is part of the work together; she will help figure out which methods match a client's needs, goals, and preferences and adjust over time as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make regular sessions easier to fit into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a work break or between appointments. It can also let people use quieter surroundings, choose shorter check-ins, or avoid being on camera when that feels better. Discussing practical details during the initial match helps set up sessions that fit each person's routine and goals.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ashley commonly help with?
Ashley supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, codependency, caregiving stress, cancer-related concerns, and adjustment to life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a client-centered, strengths-based approach that focuses on realistic goals and practical steps. Sessions often include mindfulness and techniques to calm persistent worry or overthinking.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ashley has eight years of experience in clinical social work, including work in oncology settings and support for people facing serious illness and difficult decisions.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and practices in Rhode Island.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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