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Ashley Hayes, 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 1 review
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts

Recent reviews

Ashley was an incredible therapist. Always attentive and providing resources whenever I needed it. Really sad that I had to move and switch therapists!

Reviewed September 2022

More about Ashley

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I have seven years of experience in clinical social work, primarily assisting clients with adjustment to challenging transitions in life. Much of my experience has been with clients who are living with serious illnesses, facing difficult decisions, learning how to manage anxiety and depression, and/or coping with grief and loss.

Personally, I am a recent cancer survivor and work in an oncology clinic. My experience in both of these roles has reinforced my belief in a whole health approach to treatment. The mind and body are inextricably connected and both must be given attention and cared for to maintain balance.

My therapeutic approach is client centered, strengths based, and solution focused. I help clients set reasonable expectations to meet their personally identified goals. I value the therapeutic relationship and strive for my clients to not only feel heard by me, but to hear themselves clearly as well. Sometimes hearing ourselves is very difficult with the chatter of the stress and worry in our minds. I work to help clients gain clarity in their thoughts and alter less functional patterns of thinking, primarily drawing from mindfulness practice, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Grief Coping with life changes Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Depression Compassion fatigue Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Co-morbidity Codependency Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster First responder issues Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Multicultural concerns Narcissism Panic disorder and panic attacks Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Ashley Hayes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780031922.

  • LICSW · Rhode Island · ISW02823 · Expires May 2025
  • LICSW · Massachusetts · 124866 · Expires February 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 Hayes

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

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Clients mention: Attentive Incredible

Ashley was an incredible therapist. Always attentive and providing resources whenever I needed it. Really sad that I had to move and switch therapists!

Reviewed September 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ashley Hayes offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Ashley Hayes 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 Hayes speak?

Ashley Hayes speaks English.

How many years of experience does Ashley Hayes have?

Ashley Hayes has 8 years of experience.

Where is Ashley Hayes licensed to practice?

Ashley Hayes is licensed to practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Does Ashley Hayes accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Ashley Hayes 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 Hayes offer?

Ashley Hayes offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Ashley Hayes?

Ashley Hayes 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 Hayes?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.