- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
- Guilt and shame
About Ashley
Ashley Burk is a Colorado Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also lists additional focus areas including attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Ashley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and structures sessions to fit the person in front of her. She aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations are shaped around the problems a person brings, whether that is recurring shame, family conflict, or ongoing anxiety.
In the room she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. Then she and the client try specific, concrete ways to change those patterns. Sessions may include talking through difficult memories, practicing new ways to communicate, and learning skills to manage intense emotions.
Ashley has worked in Colorado and Montana settings and brings that experience into current practice in Colorado. She identifies as a clinician who responds to each person with sensitivity and respect. The focus is on clear steps people can use between sessions to notice differences in how they feel and relate.
To begin she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, with costs that vary by location.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used with guilt, shame, anxiety, and trauma include focused work on thoughts and behaviors. One common approach looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions, and practices testing and changing unhelpful thoughts to reduce distress. This can help with persistent shame or anxious thinking patterns.Another useful approach targets patterns in relationships and attachment. It examines how past relationships shape current reactions and teaches new ways to communicate and set boundaries. This type of work can be useful for family conflict, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as sessions progress and as new concerns come up.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people work with a licensed professional from their Colorado location while arranging sessions around daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Montana, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression. She also lists other areas such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, attachment concerns, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses evidence-based techniques and practical conversations to look at patterns that keep guilt or shame active. Work often involves talking through memories, testing different responses, and learning ways to manage strong emotions.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional experience and holds LCSW and CSW credentials. She has practiced in Colorado and Montana and currently lists Colorado as her location.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is licensed in Colorado and Montana and currently practices in Colorado. The credential listed is LCSW, with CSW also noted.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your location within the service.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.