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Ashley Willis

Practical, strengths-based care for life transitions

LMSW Michigan

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Ashley

Ashley Willis is a licensed social worker in Michigan with a decade of professional experience offering therapeutic support for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, and parenting challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods and a respectful, strengths-based stance to help clients explore motivation, self-esteem, communication problems, infidelity and jealousy issues, and questions about life purpose. Ashley centers the client as the expert on their own life and works to empower people as they pursue change.

Her style blends practical skill-building with empathy, helping clients identify habitual thoughts and patterns while also honoring cultural and multicultural concerns such as prejudice and discrimination and issues related to postpartum depression and self-love. She aims to partner with individuals who are ready to take courageous steps toward greater wellbeing and clearer direction.

Sessions focus on collaborative problem solving, building confidence, and developing tools for everyday challenges. Ashley offers support that emphasizes both immediate coping strategies and longer-term growth, tailoring her approach to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Using practical approaches in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the work; this approach helps people clarify values, build self-trust, and explore solutions at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for addressing anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ashley collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will experiment with techniques, track what helps, and adjust the plan so it stays relevant and practical for the client’s life.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. These formats make it easier to keep continuity of care and to use therapy tools between meetings, supporting steady progress even when schedules are tight.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ashley commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, and related areas such as self-esteem and motivation.
What is Ashley's therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, combining empathy with practical tools to help clients change unhelpful patterns and build confidence.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ashley has 10 years of professional experience providing mental health support in a range of client-focused settings.
Where is Ashley licensed and what is her credential?
She is licensed in Michigan and holds the credential LMSW with licence details MI LMSW 6801111207.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
She provides services in English only and is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseParenting issues

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English