Ashley Bennett , LISW

Ashley Bennett is an Ohio-licensed social worker with six years of professional experience supporting people through difficult life transitions and emotional challenges. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Maryland University and a Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker - LISW - she brings clinical training and practical experience to work collaboratively with clients.

Ashley has worked with individuals facing stress and anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and self-harm concerns, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. She approaches each person with respect for their story and an emphasis on the strengths they already possess. Ashley believes clients are the experts on their own lives and partners with them to identify goals, build coping strategies, and take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Seeking change takes courage, and Ashley aims to provide supportive, empowering guidance throughout that process. Her style centers on collaboration, practical skill building, and honoring each client’s resilience as they navigate healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ashley integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy to tailor care to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build more secure connections and healthier relationship responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding techniques that can reduce emotional reactivity and support coping with difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashley collaborates with clients to explore which methods fit their concerns, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds to ensure a good therapeutic fit.

Online therapy with Ashley uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more accessible and flexible. These options allow clients to engage from different locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for their needs.