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Ashley Rankin, LCSW

LCSW specializing in relationships and transitions
  • Relationship and family work
  • Grief and life changes
  • Autism and Asperger support

About Ashley Rankin

Ashley Rankin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers psychotherapy for individuals and couples, with a focus on relationships, family dynamics, grief, career concerns, and coping with life changes. She combines clinical training and practical experience to support clients facing anxiety, trauma, mood challenges, and neurodiversity-related needs, including work with autism and Asperger Syndrome, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, hearing impairment, intellectual disability, panic disorder, social anxiety, and traumatic brain injury.

Ashley grew up in Asheville, North Carolina, and moved to Central Florida in 2018 to pursue graduate education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Appalachian State University and a Master of Clinical Social Work from the University of Central Florida. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she is credentialed in multiple states - FL LCSW SW21345, OR LCSW L14910, and AZ LCSW-22550 - and brings expertise in psychotherapy, crisis management, treatment planning, self-advocacy, and career counseling.

Based in St. Cloud, Florida, Ashley lives with her husband and their German Shepherd. Outside of clinical work she enjoys reading, running, and listening to podcasts, pursuits that inform a pragmatic and empathetic approach to therapy.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Hearing impairedIntellectual disabilityPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ashley Rankin have?

Ashley Rankin has 5 years of experience.

Is Ashley Rankin a licensed therapist?

Yes. Ashley Rankin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: FL LCSW SW21345, AZ LCSW LCSW-22550.

In which languages does Ashley Rankin provide therapy?

Ashley Rankin provides therapy in English.

Where is Ashley Rankin located?

Ashley Rankin is located in Florida.

How can I work with Ashley Rankin as my therapist?

You can work with Ashley Rankin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ashley Rankin work with international clients?

Ashley Rankin does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ashley Rankin 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.

How Client-Centered and Cognitive Approaches Work Online



Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps create a supportive space for exploration. This approach is useful for clients seeking understanding, self-advocacy, and improved communication in relationships and family roles.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-based, and it can help with anxiety, panic, mood challenges, trauma-related symptoms, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Ashley will collaborate with each person to tailor methods to their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and receive consistent support from home or elsewhere, while preserving the therapeutic focus and collaborative process.

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