Tara Ashley, LICSW, LCSW

Tara Ashley is a licensed therapist practicing in Montana with 16 years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions and complex emotional challenges. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, parenting concerns, and personal growth, bringing particular attention to issues such as isolation, guilt and shame, life purpose, and the challenges that follow divorce or separation.

Her work is guided by a compassionate, adaptable stance that honors each person’s unique journey. Tara collaborates with clients to build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and develop practical strategies for coping with burnout, relationship strain, grief, or career challenges. She also has extensive experience supporting women during pregnancy, childbirth, and stages of professional development.

Tara holds LICSW and LCSW credentials, both licenses for clinical social work that reflect her training and professional standing. Her therapeutic style is respectful and client-centered, aimed at meeting people wherever they are and helping them move toward meaningful change through personalized, thoughtful guidance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Tara Ashley

Tara integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise - a useful approach for managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can support progress with mood, worry, and coping skills. For relationship-focused work, elements of the Gottman Method inform practical strategies to improve communication and resolve conflict in partnerships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tara works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Tara is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home or work, and integrate therapeutic work into busy lives while partnering with a licensed professional who tailors the process to each client.