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Ashley Kindle

Ashley Kindle

LCSW

Therapist · North Carolina · 13+ years of experience

Practical, compassionate therapy for emotional overload

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  • Focus on everyday tools
  • Client-centered approach
  • Experienced LCSW

About Ashley

Ashley Kindle is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 13 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, anger, bipolar mood shifts, sleep problems, and stress. Her work is direct and practical, aimed at giving clear tools for everyday life.

Ashley focuses on helping clients rebuild a sense of purpose and self-worth. She works on communication skills, managing intense emotions, and reducing isolation. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, and substance-related concerns.

Her style is client-centered and nonjudgmental. Sessions are collaborative - she listens first, then helps set realistic goals. She emphasizes small, manageable steps that fit into a busy life.

Ashley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand patterns that keep problems going. That can mean learning coping skills for anger, routines that improve sleep, or strategies to steady mood swings. She pairs practical skill-building with attention to personal values and relationships.

Many clients seek her out for help with life transitions and emotional overload. She also works with veterans and caregivers and those facing aging or health-related challenges. Her aim is to help people feel more resilient and better able to handle daily demands.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear skills and practical strategies. One common approach teaches tools for managing intense emotions and anger, such as identifying triggers, practicing grounding exercises, and testing new responses in daily life. This helps when anger feels overwhelming or causes repeated conflict.

Another approach targets mood regulation and sleep. It uses routines, behavioral experiments, and pacing to reduce mood swings and improve rest. These steps are pragmatic and aim to stabilize daily rhythms that affect energy and mood.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss goals, and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. Expect to review progress together and adjust strategies as needed so the work feels useful and relevant.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits your week. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for remote sessions and help you put new skills into practice between meetings.

At a glance

Listed location
North Carolina
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (North Carolina)
LCSW · No. C010995
NPI
1760901458

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ashley commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, sleeping difficulties, anger, bipolar symptoms, and depression, plus related issues like substance concerns and caregiver strain.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach is client-centered and practical, with collaborative goal-setting and skill-building for daily life.

What is her clinical background and experience?

Ashley holds a North Carolina LCSW and brings 13 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW in North Carolina and practices there.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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