- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Grief
About Ashley
Ashley Goodey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, grief, parenting strain, and major life changes. She draws on 11 years of experience and a straightforward, patient approach to meet people where they are. She focuses on practical steps that reduce overwhelm.
Sessions often begin by naming what feels most urgent. Then she and the client look at small, workable changes to daily routine, communication, and coping skills.
Background and approach
Ashley uses cognitive behavioral techniques to connect thoughts, feelings, and actions. She also weaves in client-centered listening so clients feel heard while they find their own solutions. Mindfulness tools are used to manage anxiety and bring attention back to the present moment.
Her background includes extensive bereavement work and supporting people through hospice and end-of-life concerns. She has helped people move through grief that feels sudden as well as grief that unfolds slowly. That experience shapes how she talks about loss, meaning, and forgiveness.
People who reach out for help with parenting, caregiver stress, or relationship strain can expect clear, step-by-step ideas. Ashley emphasizes realistic goals that fit day-to-day life. She supports clients in building strength and finding balance.
Sessions are offered in English and are held with a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The overall aim is to help people regain steady footing and make choices that match their values and priorities.
What Ashley works with
Everything Ashley lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Ashley helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
Approaches Ashley lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online parenting and grief work
Ashley often uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and helping people find their own answers. It is useful when someone needs acceptance and a steady space to talk through parenting stress or loss. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety or depression.She also brings mindfulness into sessions to help manage intense emotions and stay anchored in the present. Mindfulness can help with overwhelm, anxiety, and moments of acute grief by teaching simple attention practices to use during the day.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That conversation guides whether sessions emphasize listening, skill-building, or a mix of methods so work feels tailored and useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues for richer conversation, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick updates, brief coping tools, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy parenting and caregiving schedules.
Questions people ask about Ashley
What concerns does Ashley commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, caregiver stress, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, trauma and abuse, and ADHD related struggles.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Sessions aim to identify immediate problems and try small, realistic changes that feel doable.
How much experience does she have?
Ashley has 11 years of clinical experience, including a strong focus on bereavement, hospice, and caregiver support.
What credential and location are on file?
She is a LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she provide?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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