Ashley Whitman, LMSW, LISW
Compassionate social worker for emotional resilience
- Addictions and trauma care
- Evening video and phone
- Accepts international clients
About Ashley Whitman
Ashley Whitman is a licensed social worker who supports people facing complex emotional and life challenges with a compassionate, holistic approach. She is licensed in both Michigan and Ohio and holds the credentials LMSW and LISW - Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Independent Social Worker - reflecting advanced training in clinical social work and independent practice. With a focus on issues such as depression, relationship concerns, trauma recovery, addiction, and self-esteem, she helps clients build insight, coping skills, and resilience.
Ashley emphasizes collaborative care that centers each person’s strengths and goals. She works with individuals navigating social anxiety, workplace stress, life transitions, and interpersonal difficulties, and her clinical attention often includes women’s issues, young adult concerns, and healing from traumatic experiences. Her style is supportive and non-judgmental, aimed at helping people explore emotions, develop healthier coping strategies, and make meaningful changes.
Available treatment options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She has limited video and phone availability, with most openings in the evening, and maintains expanded text session options. Prospective clients are encouraged to message for current availability and to learn more about how her approach can help them move forward.
Ashley emphasizes collaborative care that centers each person’s strengths and goals. She works with individuals navigating social anxiety, workplace stress, life transitions, and interpersonal difficulties, and her clinical attention often includes women’s issues, young adult concerns, and healing from traumatic experiences. Her style is supportive and non-judgmental, aimed at helping people explore emotions, develop healthier coping strategies, and make meaningful changes.
Available treatment options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She has limited video and phone availability, with most openings in the evening, and maintains expanded text session options. Prospective clients are encouraged to message for current availability and to learn more about how her approach can help them move forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ashley Whitman have?
Ashley Whitman has 10 years of experience.
Is Ashley Whitman a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LMSW, LISW. License details: MI LMSW 6801121075, OH LISW I.2506543.
In which languages does Ashley Whitman provide therapy?
Ashley Whitman provides therapy in English.
Where is Ashley Whitman located?
Ashley Whitman is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Ashley Whitman as my therapist?
You can work with Ashley Whitman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ashley Whitman work with international clients?
Yes, Ashley Whitman works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ashley Whitman 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.
Therapeutic approaches and virtual care with Ashley Whitman
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s perspectives and goals guide the work. This approach supports self-exploration, improved self-understanding, and personal growth, and is often helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with day-to-day challenges by teaching tools to change reactions and build more effective habits.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings, which can reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation. It is often paired with other approaches to support stress reduction, anxiety management, and greater emotional balance.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process; Ashley works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time based on progress and client feedback.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home or during busy weeks while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to address meaningful concerns. She maintains limited video and phone availability, primarily in the evening, and offers expanded text session options; prospective clients are invited to inquire about current openings.