- Addictions support
- Anxiety and stress
- Life purpose work
About Ashley
Ashley Walker-Dickman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and bipolar-related concerns. Ashley also focuses on isolation and loneliness, questions of life purpose, self-love, and issues many women bring to therapy.
Ashley draws on her background as a certified addictions counselor and her social work training to offer straightforward, practical support. Sessions tend to center on clear steps people can try between meetings. She helps clients name what feels stuck, look at patterns, and test small changes to daily routines and thinking.
In session she listens for strengths and barriers, then suggests concrete strategies to reduce distress and build healthier habits. Expect talk that balances problem solving with attention to emotions. She pays attention to how past hurts, trauma, or substance use patterns affect current choices and relationships.
Ashley frames goals in everyday terms, like managing anxiety at work, reducing urges tied to substance use, improving sleep, or finding more meaning after a life change. She also works with people who want support boosting self-worth or reducing isolation.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription-based service used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Many clinicians blend cognitive and behavioral techniques with skills-based work. Cognitive approaches involve noticing and testing unhelpful thoughts to reduce anxiety and negative self-talk. Behavioral techniques focus on changing routines and reactions, such as scheduling activity, practicing exposure to feared situations, or building relapse-prevention plans for addictions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the approach based on what helps. This is a collaborative conversation rather than a fixed prescription.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the exact online options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or let someone choose audio-only for low-bandwidth situations. Licensed professionals can adapt cognitive and behavioral exercises for remote work so sessions remain practical and focused on everyday change.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and bipolar-related concerns. Additional focuses include isolation, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and straightforward, combining talk with small, actionable steps clients can try between sessions. She looks at patterns from past experiences and current behavior to guide change.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW and previously worked as a certified addictions counselor supporting individuals and families affected by substance use.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.