Ashley McMaster

Compassionate guidance for life’s transitions

LISW Ohio

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Ashley

Ashley McMaster is an Ohio-licensed social worker who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and depression. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, she aims to meet each person where they are and develop a plan that reflects their individual needs and goals.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a collaborative pace so clients feel supported while exploring change. Her approach combines evidence-informed strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), acceptance-based methods, and client-centered listening to address emotional patterns, coping skills, and life transitions.

Ashley adapts conversations and treatment plans rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, and she frames the work as an empowering process that recognizes the courage it takes to seek help. She welcomes international clients and conducts sessions using formats that fit modern schedules and lifestyles.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Ashley often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach she draws on to help people clarify their values, accept difficult emotions, and commit to actions that support a meaningful life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, try different methods, and adjust the plan based on what proves most helpful, so clients participate in shaping the course of their work together.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate varying schedules, comfort levels, and daily demands. These options enable ongoing access to licensed professionals from different locations and make it possible to continue therapeutic work during life transitions or when in-person meetings are difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ashley commonly address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and depression, as well as issues like addiction, trauma, parenting and sleep problems.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques drawn from approaches such as CBT and mindfulness to build coping skills and improve emotional awareness.

What is Ashley’s professional background?

She brings more than 20 years of professional experience as a licensed social worker and has worked across a variety of clinical concerns during her career.

Where is Ashley licensed and what is her credential?

She is licensed in Ohio and holds the LISW with licence number OH LISW I.2203757.

In which languages can sessions be conducted?

Sessions are offered in English, and Ashley is available to accept international clients as well.

What session formats are available?

Clients may choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Ashley?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English