Ashley Couch

Strength-based therapy with practical tools

LCSW Florida

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Ashley

Ashley Couch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who brings seven years of clinical therapy experience alongside broader work with youth and adults in schools, community settings, and in-home programs.

Background and approach

She blends a strength-based stance with mindfulness-informed coaching to encourage clients toward greater self-acceptance and lasting personal change. Ashley emphasizes compassion and respect while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, addiction-related issues, eating and body-image difficulties, ADHD, and other life transitions. Clinically she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among other approaches to help clients build skills, reframe unhelpful thinking, and develop practical coping strategies.

Ashley encourages radical self-love and a mind-body connection as part of working toward meaningful goals, and she supports clients through change with empathy and collaboration.

Therapeutic approaches and online care options

Ashley commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and building practical coping skills, which can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges. ACT emphasizes values-based action and learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while still moving toward meaningful goals, making it useful for people coping with chronic stress, grief, or life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ashley works with clients to explore their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in session, and she adapts methods over time so the care aligns with each person’s needs. Clients and therapist decide together which strategies to emphasize as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and fit therapy into busy schedules. These options allow people to access licensed professionals from different locations and to use formats that match their communication style and daily life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ashley commonly address?

Ashley works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, eating and body-image concerns, relationship and family problems, ADHD, and challenges related to life transitions.

What is Ashley's therapeutic style like?

Her approach is strength-based and mindfulness-informed, combining empathy and practical skill-building. She aims to tailor treatment plans to each client's needs while encouraging self-acceptance and resilience.

How much clinical experience does Ashley have?

She has seven years of experience providing clinical therapy services both in person and virtually, in addition to broader work with youth and adults across school, community, and in-home settings.

What credentials and location are listed for Ashley?

Ashley holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida with the licence number FL LCSW SW18076.

Which languages does she use in sessions and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available with Ashley?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer a range of ways to connect.

How are sessions priced and billed?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy with Ashley?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English