Ashley Whitman
Compassionate clinical social worker focused on growth
LMSW, LISW Michigan
- Experience
- 10 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Ashley
Ashley Whitman is a licensed social worker who offers compassionate, practical support for people facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Background and approach
With 10 years of clinical experience and licenses in Michigan and Ohio (LMSW and LISW), she helps clients work through issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction recovery, relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, and stress. Her work also extends to areas like ADHD, intimacy-related struggles, parenting and caregiver stress, body image, and coping with major life changes.
Ashley blends evidence-informed methods with a person-centered stance, encouraging clients to build insight and resilience while learning concrete skills to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. She emphasizes collaborative care, meeting people where they are and supporting gradual change through tailored strategies.
Evening video and phone slots are available on a limited basis, and expanded text-based sessions exist for clients who prefer messaging; prospective clients are invited to inquire about current scheduling and format options.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Client-centered therapy focuses on building a collaborative, empathic relationship where the client’s goals and values guide the pace and focus of work; it is useful for people seeking acceptance, greater self-understanding, and a supportive space to explore emotions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily functioning concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings, providing practical ways to reduce rumination and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Ashley works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, adjusting techniques as clients develop new skills and priorities.
Online therapy with Ashley is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which increases scheduling flexibility and access for people with busy lives or limited local options. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access evening appointments when available, and choose a communication style that feels most comfortable for the client.
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Experience
10+ years
Licensed
Ohio, Michigan
Languages
English