- Direct collaborative style
- Practical change focus
- Experienced LCSW
About Ashley
Ashley Simos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, and addiction. Her style is direct and compassionate. She aims to create space for honest, human conversations without judgment.
Many clients present as high-functioning but feel exhausted or stuck beneath the surface. Ashley uses a collaborative approach that mixes gentle challenge with practical steps. Humor is used when helpful to ease tension and build rapport.
Sessions focus on identifying repeating patterns and small, concrete changes that can be practiced between meetings. She helps people notice unhelpful thought cycles, manage intense emotions, and reduce impulsive reactions. Smoking and vaping cessation, codependency, and life-purpose questions are common topics she addresses.
Ashley pays attention to relationship and family dynamics as they affect individual well-being. She talks through communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, and the work around forgiveness. For those who experience panic attacks or panic disorder, she offers a steady, practical presence to explore coping options.
People who prefer straightforward feedback and clear next steps may find her style a good fit. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site’s Start Therapy process and complete the brief matching questionnaire.
Approaches that help with anxiety and panic
Ashley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage intense feelings and break repeating patterns. One approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills for moments when anxiety or panic spikes. These skills aim to slow racing thoughts and reduce impulsive reactions so daily life feels more manageable.Another common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them in real life. This method encourages small behavioral experiments and step-by-step practice to build confidence and change routine responses to stressors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashley works collaboratively to figure out what fits each person’s goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts methods over time and checks in about what is helping and what needs to change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or school, keep regular check-ins during busy weeks, and practice new skills in real-life settings. Many people find that remote sessions reduce travel time and help them stay consistent with treatment, while still allowing the same therapeutic conversations they would have in person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Ashley works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family issues, and depression. She also focuses on topics like codependency, communication problems, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct, compassionate, and collaborative. She balances honest feedback with practical steps and uses humor when appropriate.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She brings eight years of clinical experience helping people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or mentally exhausted despite appearing high-functioning.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability through the platform.