Ashley Patton , LCSW

Ashley Patton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania who brings eight years of clinical experience and a Master’s Degree in Social Work to her practice. She follows a client-centered, strengths-based approach that draws on evidence-based techniques to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, substance use concerns, trauma, and a wide range of life transitions. Ashley tailors care to each person, blending methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness to match individual needs and goals.

Her work covers many areas including grief, family and blended family issues, eating and sleeping concerns, anger and self-esteem struggles, career-related stress, ADHD, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and chronic illness or caregiver stress. She also addresses attachment, adoption and foster care challenges, codependency, communication and control issues, and body image concerns. Ashley aims to create an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where people can explore their thoughts and build practical coping skills while recognizing and using their strengths.

Ashley is licensed in Pennsylvania as an LCSW and focuses on collaborative treatment planning with clients. She is not currently accepting new clients.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Ashley integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily challenges. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used to gently address the effects of trauma and abuse, focusing on processing experiences and building coping strategies for related symptoms and relationship impacts. Motivational Interviewing is applied to support clients who are ambivalent about change, such as in substance use or behavior change, by exploring values and strengthening internal motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ashley collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to what works best for the individual.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules, energy levels, and comfort with communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support during life transitions, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday routines.