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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Self esteem work
About Ashley
LCSW in New York with five years of clinical experience, Ashley Walker-Dickman focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and bipolar concerns. She also concentrates on isolation and loneliness, questions of life purpose, self-love, and issues affecting women. Ashley practices using evidence-based therapeutic techniques and frames therapy as collaborative work with each person.
Ashley draws on prior work as a certified addictions counselor to inform how she supports people facing substance use and related challenges. She uses straightforward conversation and practical steps to address overwhelming feelings and harmful patterns. Sessions look at daily routines, coping options, and what gets in the way of change.
She describes therapy as a process of assembling the pieces of a person's life puzzle. That means checking what has worked before and trying small changes that are realistic for everyday life. Goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made.
Ashley balances clinical focus with attention to common life stresses like parenting, work strain, and social isolation. She pays attention to motivation, confidence, and building healthier habits that reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Clients can expect clear talk about problems, practical tools to try between sessions, and regular review of what is helping. Her approach aims to make emotional struggles more manageable and to create steady steps forward.
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Evidence-based approaches and working online
Two common evidence-based techniques she references are structured problem-solving and behavioral strategies. Structured problem-solving helps break large problems into small, manageable steps and is useful for stress, anxiety, and daily life challenges. Behavioral strategies focus on changing unhelpful habits and adding routines that support mood and recovery from addiction or depression.She sees finding the right approach as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try methods over several sessions, and adjust what they do based on what helps. That shared planning keeps work practical and focused on the client's needs and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find remote work helps them keep continuity of care and try tools between sessions that fit their everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and bipolar, plus isolation, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical, collaborative approach that emphasizes clear talk and actionable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience as a licensed clinical social worker and prior work as a certified addictions counselor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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