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Ashley Hayes

LICSW

Ashley Hayes, LICSW

Therapist in Rhode Island

Ashley is a LICSW therapist in Rhode Island.

  • 8+ years of experience
  • Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, LGBT
  • Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Ashley

Ashley Hayes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts with 8 years of experience in clinical social work. She specializes in supporting people through challenging life transitions, including adjustment to serious illness, grief and loss, and the management of anxiety and depression. Her work in an oncology clinic and her own experience as a recent cancer survivor have shaped a whole-health perspective that honors the connection between mind and body.

Ashley practices in a client-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused way. She helps clients set realistic expectations and work toward goals they identify as meaningful. The therapeutic relationship is central to her practice; she aims to help clients feel heard and to develop the ability to listen to themselves amid the noise of stress and worry. To promote clarity and change less helpful thought patterns, she draws primarily from mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These approaches are applied to issues such as stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, career and self-esteem struggles, and compassion fatigue among caregivers and professionals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping clients accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-guided actions. It can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, and the stress of life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic and to improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical techniques for reducing reactivity and improving emotional regulation, which can support coping with grief, chronic stress, and illness-related distress.

Ashley works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches fit best for their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions using evidence-informed methods commonly used by licensed professionals and therapists, adjusting strategies over time as the client progresses.

Online therapy with Ashley is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to attend sessions while balancing work, caregiving, or medical appointments, and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. The focus remains on effective therapeutic work that fits into a client’s life.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Ashley Hayes have?

Ashley Hayes has 8 years of experience in clinical social work.

Is Ashley Hayes a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LICSW credential, which indicates a clinical social work license. Her license details are RI LICSW ISW02823 and MA LICSW 124866.

In which languages does Ashley Hayes provide therapy?

Ashley Hayes provides therapy in English.

Where is Ashley Hayes located?

Ashley Hayes is located in Rhode Island.

How can I work with Ashley Hayes as my therapist?

Clients can work with Ashley Hayes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ashley Hayes work with international clients?

Ashley Hayes does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ashley Hayes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with Ashley Hayes is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Rhode Island, Massachusetts

Languages

English

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