Therapist profile
Ashley Couch
Guided therapy for life transitions
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- Strengths focused
- Mindful techniques
- Practical skills
About Ashley
Ashley Couch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who guides people through major life shifts. She combines clinical therapy with mindfulness coaching to help clients find more balance and self-acceptance. Ashley has seven years of clinical therapy experience and additional work history supporting youth and adults in schools, community programs, and home settings.
Her approach centers on building strengths and practicing radical self-love. She uses practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and grief. She also addresses issues such as relationship strain, parenting challenges, eating concerns, addiction, and identity matters including LGBT topics.
Ashley favors collaborative conversations that meet people where they are. She aims to tailor each session to a person’s needs and goals, using clear, manageable steps rather than lengthy explanations. Clients can expect direct feedback, skill practice, and grounding strategies during sessions.
She also draws from several evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness-based practices, and emotion-focused techniques. These are used in ways that fit the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. The focus is on usable skills that help with everyday life and longer transitions.
Scheduling is arranged directly with Ashley to accommodate changing availability. Her profile notes she is available Monday through Thursday, 9am to 8pm, and currently offers live chat sessions only. Confirm current session options before booking.
Her approach centers on building strengths and practicing radical self-love. She uses practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and grief. She also addresses issues such as relationship strain, parenting challenges, eating concerns, addiction, and identity matters including LGBT topics.
Ashley favors collaborative conversations that meet people where they are. She aims to tailor each session to a person’s needs and goals, using clear, manageable steps rather than lengthy explanations. Clients can expect direct feedback, skill practice, and grounding strategies during sessions.
She also draws from several evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness-based practices, and emotion-focused techniques. These are used in ways that fit the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. The focus is on usable skills that help with everyday life and longer transitions.
Scheduling is arranged directly with Ashley to accommodate changing availability. Her profile notes she is available Monday through Thursday, 9am to 8pm, and currently offers live chat sessions only. Confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches shape online work
Ashley uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in practical ways. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values, which helps when someone is coping with major life changes or chronic stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches clear tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and mood challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different techniques, and pick methods that fit the person’s needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape the plan week to week.
The profile notes that Ashley schedules directly with clients and currently offers live chat sessions only, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or offering a text-based alternative when speaking by video or phone is difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to practice skills, provide coaching, and guide coping strategies that translate into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ashley address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also supports work on eating issues, addiction, parenting challenges, and LGBTQ matters.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths focused. Sessions mix practical skill-building, mindfulness, and reflective conversation.
What experience does she bring?
She has seven years of clinical therapy experience plus many years working with youth and adults in schools, community settings, and in-home care.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.