Ausha Whitehead

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

LICSW, LCSW North Carolina

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Ausha

Ausha Whitehead brings a collaborative, evidence-informed approach to therapy, drawing on methods like cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress.

Background and approach

She combines practical skills training with empathetic listening to help people build motivation, boost self-esteem, and manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. With 13 years of clinical experience she tailors each plan to match an individual’s needs and goals while honoring their pace and strengths.

Licensed as an LICSW and LCSW, Ausha has worked across diverse concerns including parenting and family struggles, relationship and intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and challenges such as bipolar disorder and ADHD. Her background also includes work related to adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric matters, chronic illness and pain, substance concerns, and end-of-life issues.

She approaches each person with respect and compassion, aiming to support meaningful, realistic change through strategies that fit their life and values.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Ausha commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support values-driven action and build psychological flexibility when facing difficult emotions. Client-Centered Therapy informs her stance in sessions by prioritizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which strategies fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and can adjust techniques over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, or access support from home while using approaches like CBT, ACT, and client-centered methods in a practical way.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and self-esteem challenges, along with relationship, parenting, career, bipolar, and ADHD-related concerns. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, aging issues, chronic illness, substance concerns, and end-of-life support.

What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?

Her practice uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to match techniques to client needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional experience working with individuals across a wide range of mental health and life concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with the following details: DC LICSW LC50079469 and NC LCSW C016511, and practices from North Carolina.

Can non-U.S. clients schedule appointments?

She does not accept international clients at this time and provides services in English only.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

District of Columbia, North Carolina

Languages

English