Hi, I’m Ashley Mitchell, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, addiction, and major life transitions. I’d love to share a bit about my approach to help you decide if we might be a good fit!
Ashley Mitchell, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (she, her)
- Work best with: Veterans, Law Enforcement, First Responders, LGBTQ+ individuals or couples, Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, Intersex Allied, Lesbian Allied, Queer Allied, Sex Worker Allied, Single Mother
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
I specialize in treating teens and adults facing anxiety, depression, addiction, and unwanted behaviors. My goal is to help you better understand how your actions impact your life and provide strategies to make meaningful changes. I have experience working with self-harm, trauma, grief, and loss. Additionally, I am here to support you through significant life changes, including relocations, breakups, career transitions, and other adjustments that may be causing overwhelming emotions. I prioritize honesty and openness, creating a safe space where you can be vulnerable and explore your experiences.
Together, we will delve into the underlying factors driving your behaviors and work on developing healthy coping strategies. I aim to empower you with the knowledge that you can experience something different and regain control over your life.
I will support and guide you through our therapeutic journey, providing the tools and insights needed to navigate life’s challenges. Together, we can work towards positive change, growth, and a more fulfilling life.
Credentials
Education
Master of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington (2016)
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Employers Health Network
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Scott and White Health Plan
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
Trauma and PTSD, Substance Use, Attachment Trauma
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment Trauma or Insecurity
- Boundaries / Assertiveness
- Childhood Abuse or Neglect
- Codependency
- Conflict with Friends
- Depression
- Divorce / Breakup
- Domestic Abuse
- Existential Issues
- Fear of Rejection
- Gender Identity (LGBTQ)
- Impulse Control Issues
- Loss or Grief
- Men's Issues
- Mood Swings
- Narcissistic Personality
- Not Happy or Satisfied with life
- Perfectionism
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity (LGBTQ)
- Substance Use
- Trauma / PTSD
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- EMDR
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Locations
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: Teens and Adults
- Participant Types: Individual Counseling
- Language Spoken: English