Therapist profile
Ausha Whitehead, LICSW, LCSW
North Carolina
LICSW counselor - Anger and stress
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- CredentialsLICSW, LCSW
- LicenseLICSW, District of Columbia / LC50079469; LCSW, North Carolina / C016511
- NPI1285996660
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- Anger management skills
- CBT and ACT methods
- Grief and life change
About Ausha
Ausha Whitehead is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience. She is based in North Carolina and offers help for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, parenting concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and anger.
She focuses on practical, everyday steps people can take to feel steadier. Sessions include talking through what is happening now and trying small changes that can reduce overwhelm. She also helps people strengthen motivation and confidence so they can follow through on decisions that matter.
Her approach draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered techniques. Those methods are used to notice unhelpful patterns, test small behavior changes, and practice new ways of responding to stress and strong emotions. Mindfulness tools and emotionally-focused work are also part of her toolkit when they fit the client's goals.
Ausha has worked across many concerns over her career, including ADHD, bipolar disorder, chronic illness, adoption and foster care issues, and substance use concerns. She supports people facing end-of-life and hospice situations, aging and geriatric issues, and those dealing with isolation or attachment difficulties.
She works in English. To begin, readers are directed to the platform matching flow to select an appointment and complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
Approach and online session experience
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without letting those thoughts decide their actions. It focuses on values and small committed steps toward the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the person sets the pace and topics.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to see which methods fit their needs and goals. That process may involve trying a few techniques and checking in about what helps most.
This profile does not list specific session delivery formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also make it practical to practice skills in the settings where problems arise, such as over a break at work or during a quiet evening at home. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these approaches to work in remote sessions while focusing on concrete skills for managing anger, stress, and relationships.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She helps with anger alongside issues like stress, relationships, grief, and trauma. Anger is one of several areas she lists as a focus.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered care combined with methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Mindfulness and emotionally-focused techniques are used when helpful.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds DC LICSW and NC LCSW credentials and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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.