- 20 years experience
- Ohio based LISW
- Grief and loss focus
About Ashley
Ashley McMaster is a licensed social worker in Ohio with more than 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to feel steadier and clearer. Ashley treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion in a calm, straightforward way.
She adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation. Sessions use plain language and aim to build useful skills for everyday life. That can look like learning new ways to handle stress, trying small behavior changes, or practicing techniques to reduce anxiety.
Ashley draws on several approaches to guide work together, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods. She blends those methods to match a person's goals and pace rather than sticking to one fixed model. Mindfulness and emotionally-focused ideas may also be included when they suit the situation.
Her experience includes supporting people through relationship concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and aging issues, grief and end-of-life matters, trauma, addiction, and parenting challenges. She also addresses concerns such as attention differences, body image, and career stress.
Conversations are collaborative: the person and Ashley set priorities and test what helps. She encourages small, doable changes and reviews progress along the way. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to pair needs with practical appointment times.
She adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's situation. Sessions use plain language and aim to build useful skills for everyday life. That can look like learning new ways to handle stress, trying small behavior changes, or practicing techniques to reduce anxiety.
Ashley draws on several approaches to guide work together, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods. She blends those methods to match a person's goals and pace rather than sticking to one fixed model. Mindfulness and emotionally-focused ideas may also be included when they suit the situation.
Her experience includes supporting people through relationship concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and aging issues, grief and end-of-life matters, trauma, addiction, and parenting challenges. She also addresses concerns such as attention differences, body image, and career stress.
Conversations are collaborative: the person and Ashley set priorities and test what helps. She encourages small, doable changes and reviews progress along the way. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to pair needs with practical appointment times.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
How these approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters most and take small actions that align with those values. It can help when life feels overwhelming or when someone is avoiding hard feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and testing new, practical strategies to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting the client's own insights and choices rather than directing them toward specific solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan when needed so sessions fit the person's needs and pace.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that online sessions help them fit care into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others appreciate being able to join from different locations when traveling or caring for a loved one. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered methods to work in live sessions, focusing on practice, reflection, and tools that can be used between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ashley commonly address?
Ashley helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship problems, caregiver strain, addiction, trauma, sleep issues, parenting stress, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses straightforward, practical conversations and tailors plans to each person. Sessions focus on skills, small behavior changes, and emotional understanding.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ashley has over 20 years of professional experience working in social work and mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
In which language can I meet with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.