- Life purpose questions
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace stress
About NaaDzama
NaaDzama Ashby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with three years of experience. She focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and workplace stress. She also helps people who are questioning life purpose or coping with midlife changes and immigration-related stress.
She works with individuals who struggle with self-worth and shame and those facing family and blended family tensions. She helps people talk through communication problems, caregiver stress, control issues, and isolation. She also addresses body image, guilt, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination on daily life.
NaaDzama uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. In practical terms she helps people build strategies for emotional regulation, improve how they communicate, and test new ways of handling difficult situations. Sessions include direct discussion of goals and steps to try between meetings.
Her approach aims to be culturally aware and attentive to each person’s background. She often supports women and people from multicultural communities as they navigate transitions at work or in family life. She discusses past experiences of trauma alongside current stresses to connect what happened with what needs to change now.
People can expect clear, concrete options when they arrive. She will outline possible methods, explain why they might help, and work with each person to pick practical next steps. To begin, users follow the site’s matching flow to schedule a first meeting.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are the foundation of her work. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking. This is useful for anxiety, depression, and dealing with self-criticism.Skills-based work targets emotional regulation and communication. These methods teach concrete strategies people can use when stress or mood shifts make daily tasks harder. They often include practice tasks to try between sessions so progress is measurable.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. She will review a person’s goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend options. The decision is collaborative and may shift as therapy continues.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, support shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote meetings to keep work practical and focused on next steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to feeling stuck?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma, and life purpose questions. She also helps with midlife transitions and career uncertainty.
How would she approach someone who feels directionless?
She uses evidence-based techniques to identify values and practical steps. Sessions focus on goal setting, problem solving, and testing small changes between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a Tennessee LCSW and has three years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and workplace issues.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in Tennessee as an LCSW and practices with clients in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.