Ashley Hayes, LICSW
Compassionate LICSW for life transitions and grief
- Stress and anxiety
- Cancer and survivorship
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Ashley Hayes
Ashley Hayes is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. As an LICSW she is trained to provide clinical social work and psychotherapy, with an independent license to assess and treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. With eight years of clinical experience, she focuses on helping people navigate difficult transitions, manage anxiety and depression, and cope with grief and loss.
Ashley brings both professional and personal insight to her work - she is a recent cancer survivor and works in an oncology clinic. Those roles have shaped her whole-health perspective, emphasizing that emotional well-being and physical health are linked and both deserve attention when people are seeking balance.
Her style is client-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused. She collaborates with people to set realistic expectations and to pursue goals they identify as meaningful. Ashley values the therapeutic relationship and aims to help clients feel heard and to hear themselves more clearly amid the noise of stress and worry. She commonly draws from mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns and develop more effective ways of coping. Her specialties include stress and anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, parenting, self-esteem, career and work-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
Ashley brings both professional and personal insight to her work - she is a recent cancer survivor and works in an oncology clinic. Those roles have shaped her whole-health perspective, emphasizing that emotional well-being and physical health are linked and both deserve attention when people are seeking balance.
Her style is client-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused. She collaborates with people to set realistic expectations and to pursue goals they identify as meaningful. Ashley values the therapeutic relationship and aims to help clients feel heard and to hear themselves more clearly amid the noise of stress and worry. She commonly draws from mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns and develop more effective ways of coping. Her specialties include stress and anxiety, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, parenting, self-esteem, career and work-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ashley Hayes have?
Ashley Hayes has 8 years of experience.
Is Ashley Hayes a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LICSW credential. Her license details are RI LICSW ISW02823 and MA LICSW 124866.
In which languages does Ashley Hayes provide therapy?
Ashley Hayes provides therapy in English.
Where is Ashley Hayes located?
Ashley Hayes is located in Rhode Island.
How can I work with Ashley Hayes as my therapist?
You can work with Ashley Hayes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ashley Hayes work with international clients?
Ashley Hayes does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ashley Hayes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take practical steps toward what matters to them. It blends acceptance strategies with committed action to address anxiety, avoidance, and the stress of life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and then practice new ways of responding. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems by teaching concrete tools for change. Mindfulness Therapy teaches skills for noticing thoughts and sensations with less reactivity, which can reduce rumination and improve coping with grief, stress, and overwhelming emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ashley Hayes works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time as progress and circumstances evolve. The relationship between therapist and client guides the choice of techniques.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access care around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. These options allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of support and adapt the format to what works best for each person.