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Ashley Walay

Therapist(she, her, them)
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

You’re capable and use to managing a lot, but lately life feels overwhelming.

I’m Ashley Walay, LICSW, and I work with BIPOC women and LGBTQ+ individuals, professionals, single parents, and military-connected individuals (including spouses, veterans, contractors, and civilian employees) experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, chronic stress, and life transitions.

I value clear, direct communication and tailor therapy to your needs, whether you want tools or space to process. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, balance, and confidence.

My approach to therapy

I provide a warm, nonjudgmental, and practical therapy space. My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, using CBT, trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness, and strengths-based care to support emotional regulation, stress management, boundaries, and resilience.

What you can expect from me

In your first session, we’ll get to know you, discuss your goals, and explore what brought you to therapy. I’ll explain my approach, answer your questions, and together we’ll start creating a plan that fits your needs.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Holistic, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Alabama A & M
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Alabama), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois, California)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    LGBTQIA+
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Relational, Attachment Based, Seeking Safety, Behavioral Activation (BA), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English