Therapist profile
Ashley Anderson, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW - Anger and Stress-focused therapist
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New Jersey / 44SC06540800
- NPI1598495764
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- CBT methods
- ACT strategies
- DBT skills
About Ashley
Ashley Anderson is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey with six years of clinical experience. She commonly works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, relationship concerns, and parenting questions. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Ashley takes a straightforward, collaborative approach. She helps people notice what is getting in the way of day-to-day functioning and tests practical strategies in small steps. Conversations draw on skills people can use between sessions as well as reflective work about patterns and meaning.
Ashley uses a blend of methods to match what someone needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to track thoughts and behaviors, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and actions, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. She also incorporates Jungian-informed reflection and mindfulness practices when those fit. Away from clinical work she keeps a low-key life - vegetarian, two cats, and a liking for chai with oat milk. That personal context shows up in a relaxed, direct style that aims to be practical rather than theatrical.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online care
Ashley often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce reactive patterns. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that match those values, which can be useful for managing anger and resentment.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills offer tools for slowing down, reducing escalation, and handling high-intensity moments without making things worse. These approaches are described in plain terms and practiced together, not as separate boxes.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. Ashley treats selecting methods as a collaborative process and adjusts strategies to fit the client's goals and daily life. She will check in about what helps and what needs changing over the first sessions.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking. Ask about the specific online options available when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits around work and caregiving commitments.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She supports people dealing with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and responses to others' anger using practical skills and reflection.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on concrete skills and brief experiments to change patterns between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ashley has six years of professional experience, including work in substance-use treatment, hospitals, and outpatient agencies.
What credential and location information is on file?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
Yes. She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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