Ashley De Verteuil , LISW-CP, LCSW

Ashley De Verteuil is a licensed social worker with 15 years of clinical experience who supports people working through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, depression, and life transitions. She brings a calm, nonjudgmental presence and aims to create an environment where feelings and thoughts can be expressed openly and explored with care.

Ashley focuses on helping clients regain confidence, motivation, and a clearer sense of purpose by combining practical skills with compassionate guidance. Her approach emphasizes building coping strategies for panic, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation, and she provides specialized attention to issues that arise during pregnancy and childbirth and other women’s concerns.

She holds the credentials LISW-CP and LCSW - LISW-CP indicates a Licensed Independent Social Worker in clinical practice and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - reflecting advanced clinical training in social work. Taking the first step toward change can take courage, and Ashley offers steady support throughout that process to help clients pursue a more satisfying and balanced life.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support

Ashley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skill building and trauma-informed care. One common thread in her work is skills-focused work to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors - these techniques help people manage anxiety, reduce repetitive worry, and regain daily functioning. She also employs trauma-informed methods that support safe exploration and processing of difficult experiences, with an emphasis on grounding and emotion regulation to reduce overwhelm.

Ashley approaches therapy as a collaborative process. She works with each person to determine which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, adjusting strategies over time as needs change.

Online therapy with Ashley can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals without needing to travel, and they allow therapy to be integrated into everyday life while focusing on meaningful progress.