Ashley Monacelli, LMSW

Ashley Monacelli is a licensed social worker who focuses on helping individuals and families navigate stress, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She completed graduate study in social work with an emphasis in children and family services at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, and holds the LMSW credential - Licensed Master Social Worker - in Michigan. Ashley has advanced training in client-centered care as well as evidence-informed approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices.

Ashley spent several years working with Henry Ford Health System as an ICU social worker and supervisor of Case Management, where she supported people and their families through complex medical and end-of-life situations. That experience contributes to her additional focus on hospice and end-of-life counseling and informs her compassionate approach to clinical work. Her background includes supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy and relationship issues, and parenting or family conflict.

In sessions Ashley aims to meet clients where they are, identify practical goals each week, and use collaborative techniques to remove obstacles that get in the way of well-being. She combines structured therapeutic methods with a person-centered stance to support skill building, coping with life changes, and pursuit of meaningful goals in work and relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ashley uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. This practical approach is often helpful for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching skills for coping and problem solving.

Mindfulness therapy is used to develop present-moment awareness and stress reduction practices. These techniques can support emotional regulation, reduce reactivity, and improve coping with grief, trauma, or chronic worry.

Motivational interviewing focuses on exploring personal values and increasing motivation for change. It is especially useful for those working on addictions, behavior change, or making difficult life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ashley collaborates with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts plans as progress unfolds. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to prioritize.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect with licensed professionals. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to access care from home or work, make scheduling easier, and maintain continuity of support during life changes. These options can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy routine while working toward meaningful goals.