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Ashley Anderson, LCSW
New Jersey
LCSW - Anxiety and Addiction support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Addiction experience
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Ashley
Ashley Anderson is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with six years of clinical experience based in New Jersey. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and related life changes.
Her practice focuses on clear, practical steps clients can try between sessions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and shift patterns that keep problems going. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy also inform her work when clients need skills for emotion regulation and values-based action.
Ashley draws on substantial experience from substance-use treatment, hospital settings, and outpatient agency work. That background shapes how she approaches addiction and caregiver stress, and it guides how she plans concrete coping strategies for chronic illness or ongoing medical concerns.
Sessions use straightforward goal-setting and short practice exercises. Clients can expect to talk through specific situations, try new ways of responding, and track what changes between meetings. Jungian ideas and mindfulness practices appear when looking at personal meaning and awareness.
She accepts international clients and works in English. Outside of work, Ashley mentions small personal details such as long-term vegetarianism, two pet cats, and a preference for chai lattes with oat milk, which she sometimes shares to build rapport.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes. It works well for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with patterns that repeat in daily life. ACT emphasizes values and committed action, helping people accept difficult feelings while moving toward what matters. DBT offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose which approach or mix of approaches to use based on goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made so techniques match what actually helps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also allows people to continue work with a licensed professional even when they are living abroad. Practical arrangements and session length are clarified during the initial scheduling steps.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, and related life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. The work is practical and focuses on skills to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of experience, with most clinical work in substance-use treatment, hospitals, and outpatient agencies.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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