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Ashley Hutchens, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Ashley is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Ashley. View 34 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in West Virginia

Recent reviews

Ashley is a really great person to talk to is so easy and laid-back. Feels like you’re talking to your brother or sister. I will miss talking with her.

Reviewed November 2023

Ashley is so helpful and understanding. Her voice is low and calming. She has made therapy enjoyable for me now.

Reviewed December 2022

More about Ashley

  • 7 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW

Welcome! For the last seven years, I have been working in a community mental health setting with all ages and backgrounds. In doing so, I have gained experience in bettering the lives of people with depression, anxiety, phobias, trauma, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, relationship issues, family conflicts, self-esteem issues, addictions and many others. My passion for counseling is driven by the small changes that lead to remarkable discover. In using Cognitive Behavior Therapy, your thoughts will lead the way in new behaviors and an improved mood. My care and compassion helps others feel safe and comfortable when expressing themselves or when providing a trauma narrative. Social work is at my core, allowing us to find solutions that create harmony for you, your health, your family, your goals, your community, and your enjoyment.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Addictions LGBT Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Traumatic brain injury Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Ashley Hutchens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285225078.

  • LICSW · West Virginia · DP00944718 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Ashley Hutchens

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

34 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Understanding Easy Helped Supportive Helpful Listens Easy to talk Insightful Recommend

Ashley is a really great person to talk to is so easy and laid-back. Feels like you’re talking to your brother or sister. I will miss talking with her.

Reviewed November 2023

Ashley is so helpful and understanding. Her voice is low and calming. She has made therapy enjoyable for me now.

Reviewed December 2022

Ashley is very good at what she does. She helped me sort out my feelings and get through what has been the most difficult time in my adult life.

Reviewed November 2022

Non judgemental, helpful and offers good advice.

Reviewed April 2022

Ashley helps me tackle every obstacle in life. She guides me through everything and has helped me tremendously within the few times we have talked.

Reviewed March 2022

Very understanding and an understanding listener

Reviewed March 2022

Ashley is great! She listens to my concerns, and gives really awesome feedback and tools to use to work through my issues.

Reviewed November 2021

I feel so incredibly lucky to have been matched with Ashley. She’s the perfect balance of challenging and comforting while connecting so many dots and focusing on future ways to cope with challenges. She ties everything together in a way that it sticks with you so well in the tricky moments between therapy. If you’re debating between another therapist and Ashley, pick Ashley 100%!

Reviewed November 2021

I have been working with Ashley for about 8 months and she has been so helpful to me. She is very understanding and kind. She has made it very easy for me to both start and stick with therapy.

Reviewed November 2021

I truly appreciate everything Ashley has done thus far. She truly does listen to my concerns, and makes me think outside of the box on my discussion points. Cannot recommend her enough.

Reviewed November 2021

I have very much enjoyed working with Ashley. She is great at helping me look at short-term problems while still keeping her eye on my long-term issues.

Reviewed September 2021

Ashley is flexible and great at her job. You're in good hands with her.

Reviewed August 2021

After two meetings I have learned several things and used the techniques Ashley has given me. I like knowing that I can text or journal and share those things with her. So far so good.

Reviewed June 2021

Ashley has been great to work with. She is very kind and attentive. She is really easy to talk to and open up to.

Reviewed June 2021

I’ve had 2 phone sessions with Ashley and several messages exchanged and she’s incredible - so much in fact I’ve already recommended Better Help to a friend and he has already signed up. I’m so thankful for this platform and especially for being paired with Ashley.

Reviewed May 2021

Ashley has helped me a lot in our time working together. She is a wonderful counselor who has empowered me. She is gentle and kind, and a strong resource who has helped me navigate many of my challenges.

Reviewed April 2021

Ashley is kind, supportive, and insightful. I’m always grateful for our time together.

Reviewed March 2021

It’s so easy to talk to Ashley and time goes by quick

Reviewed March 2021

Ashley is very respectful, she is very objective while presenting her point of view about certain topics. she is also very empathic and a good listener; She will always make you reevaluate certain decisions you're making about yourself and gives you room to find your own answers without being judgemental. She is very professional and she will always send you workshops about relevant topics that you have had previously discussed in the session making you try to understand some very important aspects of your behavior in certain circumstances.

Reviewed March 2021

I have a Masters degree in clinical psychology and have been a counselor. Over the last 50 years I have been a client of counselors numerous times who have different modalities. Without a great deal of flash, and in a matter of fact way, Ashely is one of or the most capable and helpful counselors I have ever worked with.

Reviewed February 2021

Ashley has helped me with every area of my life. She's not afraid to dive into any topic, and I always come away feeling much better than before speaking to her. She's also a great listener and supporter, so I come away from every session feeling lighter and more confident.

Reviewed February 2021

Great working with Ashley, she gives me good strategies to work on areas of difficulty and is very supportive. I have trust in her style of counselling.

Reviewed January 2021

Ashley is wonderful and really helps my fiance and I.

Reviewed January 2021

Ashley has done a good job of understanding the pace at which I have wanted to proceed, while giving me an understanding of what future directions for the counseling sessions might look like.

Reviewed January 2021

Ms. Hutchens is very good at asking the right questions to help me get to the underlying issues. She’s friendly and supportive. I like how she challenges my negative self thoughts.

Reviewed January 2021

Ashley is great. She asks all the right questions and offers strategies for changing what I want to change.

Reviewed November 2020

Ashley is very understanding and non judgmental which creates a very safe space to express your true emotions with her.

Reviewed November 2020

She’s just awesome. Calming, insightful and flexible. I’m not easy but, she’s sticking to me. Thank you

Reviewed November 2020

I am so thrilled to be matched with Ashley Hutchens. I had lots of reservations about getting assigned a counselor, but when I read Ashley's profile I knew it was going to be a good fit. She is extremely educated and also so kind and supportive. I look forward to our sessions every week.

Reviewed September 2020

She does a really great job of keeping me on track and giving me coping strategies to help manage my problems. She is easy to talk to and listens very well.

Reviewed August 2020

Ashley is really open minded, understanding and supportive. I feel she really listens to my concerns, and I never feel judged by her. She gives me brilliant practical advice, and she is available when I need to talk to her.

Reviewed July 2020

Knowledgeable, listens, understands, helps. She's very good at reminding me of the things I need to hear to get my head where it needs to be. When my thoughts start to wonder she reminds me to stop and think of the stuff her and I have gone over to conteract that.

Reviewed July 2020

She is great. Very sensible, relatable, and perceptive. She asks tough questions that make me think and evaluate my feelings and thoughts deeper.

Reviewed July 2020

Ashley Hutchens has been a great counselor through the Better Help program. We have only been meeting for a couple of weeks, but she has been able to quickly assess my concerns and offer practical solutions/techniques. She is amply available through messaging and video. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed July 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ashley Hutchens offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Ashley Hutchens works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Ashley Hutchens speak?

Ashley Hutchens speaks English.

How many years of experience does Ashley Hutchens have?

Ashley Hutchens has 7 years of experience.

Where is Ashley Hutchens licensed to practice?

Ashley Hutchens is licensed to practice in West Virginia.

Does Ashley Hutchens accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Ashley Hutchens does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Ashley Hutchens offer?

Ashley Hutchens offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Ashley Hutchens?

Ashley Hutchens can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Ashley Hutchens?

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