Works with
- Anger
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
How Ashley works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ashley
Dr. Ashley Bryan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania. She holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and brings two decades of experience to her work.
She draws on clinical practice and teaching to help people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, or changes in life direction. Her approach is straightforward and person-centered. Dr.
Bryan emphasizes meeting people where they are and talks through practical steps to manage daily challenges.
Background and approach
She uses tools from several therapies to help with emotion regulation, problem solving, and building routines that support wellbeing. Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Temple University and earlier graduate study in community psychology and social change.
She also teaches as an adjunct professor in a social work department, which keeps her practice current and connected to research and training trends. Dr. Bryan has personal experience with chronic health issues and cancer survivorship, and she brings that perspective into work with people facing illness, caregiving stress, or end-of-life concerns.
She also integrates case management and patient advocacy skills when those needs arise in sessions. In sessions she blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive-behavioral tools, and attachment-informed ideas to address distress, coping, and relationships. Her style is calm, direct, and collaborative, focused on helping people find manageable steps forward.
What Ashley works with
Everything Ashley lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ashley's practice.
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Ashley lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy methods translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck on them; it focuses on values-based action so a person can move toward what matters despite discomfort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and change unhelpful habits. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people build more supported ways of relating.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, symptoms, and preferences. That process may include trying different techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people work through emotional material face to face when meeting in person is hard. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when someone prefers written reflection. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to try different ways of connecting with a licensed professional.
Questions people ask about Ashley
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people facing trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, stress, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative. She uses practical tools and talks through steps clients can try between sessions.
What is her clinical and professional background?
She holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), a Master of Social Work, and has 20 years of professional experience that includes clinical practice and teaching.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and works from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the platform scheduling options.