- Trauma focused CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Early childhood work
About Ashton
Ashton Hoose-Kangas is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults, caregivers, teens, and children and focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Ashton also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and life purpose.
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and make changes in daily life. With children and caregivers she concentrates on strengthening their relationship and building regulation and understanding together. For teens she supports navigating school, peers, and new experiences.
With adults she focuses on life transitions and relationship challenges. Sessions typically begin with identifying needs and setting small, achievable goals. Ashton works with people to build skills they can use between sessions and to track progress over time.
Her background includes work with Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children ages 6 to 17, early childhood mental health practice, and Motivational Interviewing. She earned her master’s degree from Michigan State University and brings eight years of hands-on experience in community and clinical settings.
Ashton asks clients to select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Ashton uses evidence-based techniques to guide her work. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for children combines talking, skill-building, and gradual processing to reduce trauma symptoms and improve coping for ages 6 to 17. Motivational Interviewing focuses on finding a person’s own reasons for change and supporting small, achievable steps toward those goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashton collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration includes trying methods, tracking how they feel, and adjusting the plan as needed.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from the schedule. Licensed professionals can use online work to continue skill practice between meetings and to support progress across life transitions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based techniques and collaborative goal setting to identify needs and create a practical road map. Sessions emphasize skills you can use between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has eight years of experience working in community and clinical settings and holds a master’s degree from Michigan State University. Her practice includes work with children, teens, caregivers, and adults.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan. Her practice is located in Michigan.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.