Ashley Couch

Ashley Couch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who combines clinical therapy with mindfulness coaching. She has seven years providing clinical therapy and more than 15 years working with youth and adults in schools, community settings, and in-home care. Ashley emphasizes practical steps people can take to feel more like themselves again.

Ashley usually works with individual clients facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem struggles. She also helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and neurodivergence. Narcissism is listed among her interests and areas she can address when relevant.

Her style is grounded and person-focused. She leans on mindfulness and strength-based practices to help people notice what matters, try small changes, and build self-compassion. Sessions move at a client’s pace and focus on practical skills as well as values-based choices.

Ashley uses several evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and client-centered work. She adapts techniques to fit each person’s needs and life circumstances.

She offers live chat sessions at this time and prefers to schedule directly with clients because her availability varies. Typical hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and appointments are arranged to find a mutually workable time.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and commit to small actions that match those values. It’s useful when someone feels stuck or disconnected from what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to identify patterns that keep problems going, and then teaches practical tools to shift those patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, often through techniques for distress tolerance and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions may blend elements from different approaches so plans stay useful and realistic.

The biography states Ashley currently offers live chat sessions and prefers to schedule directly with clients due to variable hours. Confirm the available session formats before booking if you need a different option. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so sessions are simpler to attend. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, mindfulness practices, and skill-building work to an online setting to help clients move toward meaningful change.