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CW Portrait of Carolyn "Ashley" Wanyonyi

Carolyn "Ashley" Wanyonyi

Compassionate, practical support for life transitions

LCSW Nevada

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Carolyn

Carolyn "Ashley" Wanyonyi brings 11 years of clinical social work experience to clients in Nevada, offering compassionate support for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, parenting challenges, and coping with life transitions.

Background and approach

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses in Maine and Nevada, and she has worked in settings that include family therapy and care for medically fragile children. Her practice also addresses issues such as bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive concerns, caregiver stress, grief and hospice-related needs, and immigration-related adjustment.

Ashley emphasizes a person-centered stance that treats each client as an individual rather than a diagnosis. She combines practical skills with collaborative planning, using tools drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused strategies, and internal family systems to build treatment plans that reflect a client's goals and values.

Her tone is respectful and nonjudgmental, and she aims to empower people to take steps toward more fulfilling, manageable lives. Clients can expect tailored dialogue and interventions that prioritize their needs, whether the focus is improving communication, managing mood symptoms, navigating family-of-origin issues, or addressing isolation and life purpose questions.

Ashley welcomes those ready to explore change and supports them through each stage of the process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Carolyn "Ashley" Wanyonyi draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered approaches to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood challenges. Client-centered work emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaborative listening to help clients clarify values and goals and feel heard during difficult life changes.

She sees finding the right approach as a collaborative process. Together clients and the therapist explore which techniques and perspectives best fit a person's needs, preferences, and goals, and they adjust the plan over time to match progress and changing priorities.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow people to engage in therapy from different locations and to choose communication styles that suit their schedules and comfort levels, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing daily responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and OCD-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is nonjudgmental and person-centered, blending practical, skills-based strategies with collaborative planning to tailor treatment to each individual's needs.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of experience as a clinical social worker and has provided services in family settings and with medically fragile children.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses ME LCSW LC21692 and NV LCSW 7369-C, and she practices in Nevada.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for remote care.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPostpartum depressionSelf-harmWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Nevada, Maine

Languages

English