Dr. Ashley Bryan, LCSW
Experienced LCSW focusing on narrative care
Details
| Name | Dr. Ashley Bryan |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Ashley
Dr. Ashley Bryan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania. She brings two decades of professional experience to her work and holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), a Master of Social Work (MSW), and a Master of Arts in Community Psychology and Social Change.
Her background includes independent practice and teaching as an adjunct professor in social work. She approaches therapy in a person-centered way. Sessions focus on what matters to each individual.
Background and approach
She aims to create a calm space where people can talk through worry, grief, life changes, or long-term stress. Her clinical interests include trauma and abuse, anxiety and depression, ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, and career concerns. She also helps people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and concerns around body image and fertility.
Her experience with cancer and chronic pain informs how she supports clients coping with medical challenges. Dr. Bryan draws on Narrative Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based approaches.
She also uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people reframe unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping habits. Her style is collaborative and direct. She partners with clients to set goals and test small changes between sessions.
People who prefer clear structure alongside compassionate listening often find this approach helpful.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Career difficulties among the things Ashley works with, alongside the areas below.
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ashley directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Ashley directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and acceptance approaches work online
Dr. Bryan uses Narrative Therapy to help people retell difficult experiences and find new meaning in their stories; this can reduce shame and make choices feel clearer. She pairs that with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings and still move toward values-based goals.She sees the choice of approach as a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then recommend techniques and try them together. Adjustments are made as needed so the work fits the person rather than the other way around.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video allows a closer face-to-face feeling, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging can support quick check-ins or ongoing coaching between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep momentum between visits.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she address?
She helps with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy challenges, parenting strain, career questions, and a wide range of medical and caregiving stressors.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centered and collaborative. She uses Narrative Therapy alongside ACT and attachment-informed methods with practical tools from client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches.
How long has she worked in the field?
She brings 20 years of professional experience, combining clinical practice with teaching in social work at the university level.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and holds an Ed.D., an MSW, and an MA in Community Psychology and Social Change.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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