Ashley Rankin

Ashley Rankin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of experience. She practices in Florida and focuses on helping people navigate major life changes. Her background includes graduate study in clinical social work and hands-on work in psychotherapy and crisis management.

Ashley uses a straightforward style in sessions. She listens first and asks practical questions to make a plan together. Sessions often center on clear goals like coping with grief, managing stress around work, or improving communication in relationships.

Her clinical work includes client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral approaches. That means she pays attention to each person's experience while also helping people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She explains ideas in plain language and checks in about what is working.

Ashley also has experience supporting people who face developmental, sensory, or neurological challenges, such as autism, intellectual disability, traumatic brain injury, and hearing impairment. She can help with anxiety symptoms including panic and social anxiety, as well as post-traumatic stress and mood dysregulation concerns.

Outside of clinical work she lives in Central Florida with her husband and their dog. She enjoys reading, running, and listening to podcasts when she is not meeting with clients.

How client-centered and CBT approaches work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful space where the person sets goals and the therapist follows their lead. This approach helps when someone needs support sorting through emotions after a big change or loss.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to see if things improve. It is often used for anxiety, panic symptoms, negative thinking, and problem-focused goals like career decisions or coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ashley will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something is not helping.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as formats are set by the practice. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and helps fit sessions into busy lives. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to keep regular appointments around work or family commitments.