- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and stress
- Communication skills
About Ashley
Ashley Donkor is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults who carry stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and the heavy feelings of guilt and shame. She also supports people facing life changes, social anxiety, isolation, low self-esteem, and questions about life purpose.
Ashley prefers clear, practical work in sessions. She helps people notice patterns in how they communicate and how those patterns affect relationships and self-regard. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build coping skills and to address mood symptoms and traumatic responses.
Her practice emphasizes cultural responsiveness and respect for each person’s identity and values. She aims to listen closely and collaborate on goals that matter to the client. Conversations focus on what a person is actually experiencing and on concrete steps they can try between sessions.
Ashley can talk through forgiveness and guilt without minimizing how real those feelings are. She supports people who struggle with shame related to family, faith, or decisions they made. She helps clients weigh changes, set boundaries, and practice clearer communication.
People who choose her often want straightforward feedback and practical tools. She encourages small experiments that fit everyday life. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches used online and how they help
Ashley draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address the concerns people bring. One approach focuses on skills for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day coping; it involves short exercises and practice to reduce overwhelm and build steadier responses. Another approach looks at how past experiences and trauma shape current reactions and relationships; it uses careful pacing and processing to help people make sense of painful memories.Finding the right method is part of the work. Ashley will talk with each client about their goals, symptoms, and preferences and together decide which techniques to try. She treats the selection of tools as collaborative and adjusts the plan based on what is helpful in real life.
If you want to access sessions remotely, confirm the specific session options before booking. When you check the practice’s session choices, consider practical benefits like fitting appointments around work or caregiving, avoiding travel time, and having shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can deliver these approaches effectively by adapting exercises and between-session tasks to an online setting, helping therapy fit into a busy schedule without promising specific results.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, life transitions, and concerns about guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses evidence-based techniques to help people name and track those feelings, examine the stories behind them, and practice concrete skills to respond differently over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a practicing clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices with clients based in that state.
What language are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.