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Online therapist

Ashley Burk

Supportive licensed social worker for families

Credentials
LCSW, CSW
Experience
4 years
Licensed in
Montana, Colorado
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Ashley

Ashley Burk is a licensed social worker who focuses on practical, evidence-based help for families. She offers straightforward support for stress, anxiety, family tension, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Clients can expect a respectful, compassionate approach that adapts to their situation.

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and a CSW. She is licensed to practice in Colorado and Montana and has four years of professional experience.

Background and approach

That blend of training and on-the-job practice informs a calm, direct style in sessions. Sessions are shaped around a person’s real life. Ashley listens for what is most urgent and then helps set small, practical goals.

She tailors conversation and interventions to the family or individual needs you describe. The focus is on clear steps rather than vague advice. Her work includes attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and family of origin issues.

She also supports people dealing with chronic illness or pain, eating and food-related issues, and social isolation. Therapy with Ashley often addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, jealousy, and feelings of emptiness. She aims to help clients build coping skills and clearer patterns of relating.

If you are ready to try talking with a licensed social worker, she encourages taking that first step.

Approaches that translate well to online family work

Evidence-based techniques are central to her practice and are explained plainly in sessions. One approach focuses on practical skill-building for stress and anxiety - teaching breathing, activity planning, and clear communication tactics that can be practiced between meetings. This helps when family tension or overwhelming worry gets in the way of daily life.

Another common method emphasizes understanding attachment and relationship patterns. That work looks at how past relationships shape reactions today and then practices new ways of connecting and setting boundaries. It supports people managing abandonment fears, blended family dynamics, or caregiver stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, try interventions, and adjust plans together based on what is helpful. Clients are encouraged to bring real-life problems to sessions so approaches can be tailored to their needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families and individuals. Video calls let people meet face-to-face from home, while phone sessions can fit into tight schedules. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter, on-the-go check-ins and follow-up between meetings. These options make it easier to keep momentum and practice skills in everyday situations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ashley help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, and communication challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and adaptive, using evidence-based techniques to set clear goals. Sessions aim for small, usable steps rather than abstract talk.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of professional clinical experience working with a range of family and individual concerns. That experience informs her straightforward, compassionate style.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado and Montana. The listed license details are CO LCSW CSW.09932156 and MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-81258.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are used for sessions?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and 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 sessions based on therapist availability.

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