Ashley Cross, LCSW

Licensed in Louisiana · 10 years in practice

Ashley Cross is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience helping people through hard moments.

License and registration

LCSW, Louisiana: 10434 · expires August 2026
LCSW, Maine: LC21267 · expires May 2026
LCSW, Utah: 12962015-3501 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1114203858 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Ashley

Ashley Cross is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience helping people through hard moments. She meets clients where they are and starts therapy at a pace that feels manageable. The first session is treated as a gentle beginning rather than a pressure-filled test.

Sessions are meant to be practical and respectful of each person's limits. Ashley works with people facing anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. She also helps those coping with trauma, major life changes, and stress from caregiving or work.

Background and approach

Parenting concerns, anger, and self-esteem are common topics she addresses. ADHD and compassion fatigue are also within her practice focus. Her main approaches include client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, with elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing when helpful.

She uses these methods to help clients notice patterns, try new behaviors, and build clearer thinking habits. The goal is steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes. Ashley has experience with a wide range of additional issues, such as attachment and blended family matters, adoption and foster care questions, body image, grief around aging, and communication problems.

She also assists people dealing with divorce, control issues, and the fallout of natural or human-caused disasters. Outside of work Ashley stays active, spends time with family, and enjoys local outdoor festivals. She brings warmth and straightforward guidance to sessions, helping clients create a life that feels more balanced and meaningful.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ashley lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Ashley names

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Online support

How Ashley’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Ashley commonly uses client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely, following the person’s lead, and building trust so people can talk through what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors, helping people test ideas and try small changes to reduce anxiety or lift mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ashley works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Early sessions are used to see what helps most and to adjust techniques as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different rhythms of life. Video calls are useful when visual cues matter, phone sessions can be easier on low bandwidth, live chat is a shorter check-in option, and text messaging supports between-session touchpoints or people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or distance from a clinician.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Ashley commonly help with?

Ashley works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and ADHD. She also addresses compassion fatigue and major life transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She practices a person-centered style that is warm and non-judgmental. Sessions focus on practical tools and steady steps rather than quick fixes.

What is her professional background?

She has ten years of clinical experience and has worked with people managing complex mood and trauma-related concerns. Her approach blends several evidence-based methods to suit each person.

Where is Ashley licensed and based?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and practices in Louisiana. Her listed licenses include UT LCSW and LA LCSW.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This allows flexibility for different schedules and needs.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Ashley?

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