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Ashley Shiff, LCSW-C
Maryland
LCSW-C in Maryland - anxiety and grief support
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Cognitive behavioral methods
About Ashley
Ashley Shiff is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and major life changes. She names clients as experts in their own stories and focuses on building practical steps forward.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. She uses clear, goal-focused conversations to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Together with each person she identifies small behavioral steps to test different ways of responding to stress and low mood.
Ashley draws on several approaches to guide work in the room. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to spot and challenge unhelpful thinking. Client-centered ideas shape how she follows each person's concerns and priorities. Emotionally-Focused and psychodynamic perspectives also inform how she pays attention to emotions and relationship patterns.
Her style is direct and practical. She helps people set short-term goals and track what changes after trying a new approach. Homework and skill practice between sessions are common when a person wants concrete tools to manage symptoms.
Ashley works from Maryland and provides sessions in English. People who are considering therapy are asked to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How she uses specific approaches for online work
Ashley often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT focuses on clear, teachable skills such as thought records, activity planning, and exposure exercises that can be practiced between sessions.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the priorities the person brings. That approach emphasizes listening and letting the client's concerns guide the pace and topics of work. Emotionally-Focused Therapy appears in her work when attention to feelings and relationship patterns helps clarify what matters most to a person.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Ashley will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on goals and preferences, adjusting plans as progress is assessed.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules call for it. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to practice skills between meetings and keep momentum on goals without asking someone to rearrange their day completely.
Areas of expertise
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and goal-focused, with attention to thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that keep problems in place.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW-C licensed in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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 you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.