- Direct and compassionate
- Focus on behavior
- Practical tools
About Ashley
Ashley Simos is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with eight years of experience. She works with people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, and ongoing stress. Many clients present as high-functioning but tell her they feel burned out, stuck, or mentally exhausted.
Ashley uses a direct and compassionate style. Sessions are collaborative and honest. She brings gentle challenge, a sense of humor, and practical steps to help people make changes that matter outside of sessions.
She focuses on patterns that keep people feeling trapped. That includes codependency, impulsivity, control issues, and repeating relationship behaviors. She also helps with panic attacks, feelings of guilt and shame, problems communicating, and questions about life purpose.
Ashley supports people working on smoking and vaping cessation and those navigating young adult transitions. She pays attention to real-world routines and habits when planning change. Progress looks like clearer decisions and more manageable daily steps.
Her approach aims to make therapy feel like a steady, honest conversation. Clients can expect straightforward feedback, exploration of underlying patterns, and tools to try between sessions. She describes the work as collaborative and practical, with the goal of helping people live with more ease and agency.
How evidence-based approaches work in online therapy
This therapist describes using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful behavior patterns. It helps when thoughts or reactions lead to the same painful outcomes again and again by teaching clear steps to try instead. Another approach concentrates on managing intense emotions and panic symptoms by breaking them into manageable skills and short practices people can use during stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Treatment moves at a pace that feels doable, with adjustments as those needs change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use different tools between meetings, such as written exercises or brief skill practices to support progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ashley address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflict, and depression. Additional focuses include codependency, communication problems, control issues, panic, shame, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is direct, compassionate, and collaborative. She uses humor and thoughtful challenge while helping clients try practical strategies between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
Ashley has eight years of clinical experience as a social worker. That experience informs her approach to common patterns like impulsivity and repeated behaviors.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.