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Ashley Cross , LCSW

Therapist in Louisiana

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About Ashley

Ashley Cross is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor with more than a decade of experience supporting people through a wide range of mental health challenges. She has worked with individuals managing complex diagnoses like bipolar disorder as well as those coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. Her practice emphasizes practical coping skills and thoughtful collaboration so clients can build resilience and find clearer direction in daily life.

Ashley adopts a person-centered stance, meeting people where they are and drawing on their existing strengths to guide change at a comfortable pace. She primarily integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help reframe unhelpful thinking patterns, develop problem-solving strategies, and foster greater self-compassion. As a Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor she also brings experience mentoring other clinicians, in addition to direct clinical work.

An LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that reflects advanced social work training and clinical experience. Outside of the therapy setting Ashley stays active at her local gym, spends meaningful time with family, and enjoys outdoor festivals with friends, interests that inform her balanced, grounded approach to helping clients pursue a life that feels more authentic and aligned with their values.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting clients where they are and building on their strengths. In this approach the therapist offers empathic support and helps clients explore their goals at a comfortable pace, which is useful for concerns like stress, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns while developing practical coping strategies. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and difficulties with mood and motivation because it emphasizes skill-building and clear tools for change.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. These techniques can be especially helpful for clients who need structured strategies for emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ashley works with clients to assess their needs, preferences, and goals and tailors interventions accordingly, combining elements of different therapies when that best supports progress.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and allows clients to access licensed professionals from a range of settings. These formats make it possible to maintain momentum between sessions and to choose the communication style that best fits a client’s life and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Ashley Cross have?

Ashley Cross has 10 years of experience.

Is Ashley Cross a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and indicates advanced training in social work and clinical practice. License details: UT LCSW 12962015-3501, LA LCSW 10434.

In which languages does Ashley Cross provide therapy?

Ashley Cross provides therapy in English.

Where is Ashley Cross located?

Ashley Cross is located in Louisiana.

How can I work with Ashley Cross as my therapist?

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

Does Ashley Cross work with international clients?

Ashley Cross does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ashley Cross cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and Ashley Cross’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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with their therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Louisiana, Maine, Utah

Languages

English

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