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Dr. Ashley Bryan

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Dr. Ashley Bryan, LCSW

Pennsylvania

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Trauma

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCSW
  • LicenseLCSW, Pennsylvania / CW023752
  • NPI1134711591
  • Experience20 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationPennsylvania

About

  • Anger management
  • Trauma recovery
  • CBT and ACT

About Ashley

Dr. Ashley Bryan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 20 years of clinical experience. She holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), a Master of Social Work (MSW), and a Master of Arts in Community Psychology and Social Change. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns, including anger, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, stress and career concerns.

She uses practical, person-focused methods in sessions. Conversations tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented. Clients can expect help with managing strong emotions, improving communication, and coping with life transitions.

Her lived experience with cancer and chronic pain informs how she supports people facing health challenges and caregiver stress. That background also shapes her understanding of fatigue, chronic illness, and medical systems. She uses case management and patient advocacy skills when those needs come up.

Dr. Bryan draws on cognitive behavioral tools to identify patterns of thought and behavior. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice values and take committed steps. Attachment-based and client-centered approaches shape how she works on relationships and emotional connection.

She teaches in social work and keeps learning through research and practice. Sessions aim to be practical and skill-focused. Before booking, confirm the current session formats and scheduling details so they fit into everyday life.

How sessions work

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and feelings and choose actions that align with their values. It is often used for stress, anxiety, anger, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing different ways of thinking and acting. CBT can help with anger management, anxiety, and mood problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current relationships and emotional responses; it can help with intimacy-related issues and relationship strain.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try methods that fit. That collaborative process can include experimenting with exercises and homework between sessions.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are conducted. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten follow-up check-ins, or reduce travel time. It can also allow sessions when someone cannot be on camera or needs a quieter setting. Check the platform details and scheduling steps when you sign up so sessions fit your routine.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with anger, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, stress, career matters, and related concerns listed in her profile.

What is her general therapeutic style?

She uses practical, person-centered sessions that focus on skill building, behavior change, and clear communication.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker (PA LCSW) and practices in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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