PuttingFamilyFirst

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

AS Portrait of Ashley Scher
Online therapist

Ashley Scher

Compassionate, practical mental health support

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Ashley

Ashley Scher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people through difficult patches in life. She connects with clients facing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, substance use concerns, and parenting challenges. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people feel heard and understood.

Ashley draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build practical skills and greater emotional resilience. She emphasizes a collaborative process where the person sets the pace and goals.

Background and approach

Sessions include talking through what’s happening now and learning tools to manage symptoms and everyday stress. Her background includes work in child welfare settings, psychiatric facilities, homelessness services, and substance use programs. That range of experience informs how she supports people with complex life experiences and transitions.

She uses that experience to offer clear, practical guidance rather than jargon. Ashley pays attention to relationship patterns, attachment concerns, and issues like abandonment, guilt, shame, and isolation. She also addresses mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, as well as sleep and anger difficulties.

She aims to help people make steady changes that fit their lives. The process focuses on building insight, coping strategies, and problem-solving skills so clients can move toward goals at a comfortable pace.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Ashley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One approach focuses on building coping skills and problem-solving to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression; this involves setting small, achievable goals and practicing new ways of responding to stress. Another approach emphasizes understanding attachment and relationship patterns to address abandonment, loneliness, and repeated interpersonal difficulties; this helps people notice habits and try different responses.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals and pick methods that fit their needs and preferences. That means trying things, checking how they feel, and adjusting as progress is made.

For practical details about online delivery, please confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find remote work helpful because it can save travel time, allow easier scheduling around work or caregiving, and make shorter check-ins possible when life is busy. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they fit into an everyday routine and support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ashley commonly help with?
Ashley works with people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, substance use, and parenting-related challenges. She also addresses ADHD, grief, sleep problems, anger, and mood disorders.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She aims to hear each person’s story and help them build practical skills and coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Ashley has eight years of clinical experience working in settings such as psychiatric facilities, homelessness services, and substance use programs.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with credentials in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients served?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ashley?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Experience
8 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

Next step

Talk to Ashley

  • Takes a few minutes
  • Nothing to set up just to look
  • Stop at any point