Ashley is a really great person to talk to is so easy and laid-back. Feels like you’re talking to your brother or sister. I will miss talking with her.
Ashley Hutchens, LICSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Ashley is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Ashley. View 34 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in West Virginia
Recent reviews
Ashley is so helpful and understanding. Her voice is low and calming. She has made therapy enjoyable for me now.
More about Ashley
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- LICSW
Welcome! For the last seven years, I have been working in a community mental health setting with all ages and backgrounds. In doing so, I have gained experience in bettering the lives of people with depression, anxiety, phobias, trauma, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, relationship issues, family conflicts, self-esteem issues, addictions and many others. My passion for counseling is driven by the small changes that lead to remarkable discover. In using Cognitive Behavior Therapy, your thoughts will lead the way in new behaviors and an improved mood. My care and compassion helps others feel safe and comfortable when expressing themselves or when providing a trauma narrative. Social work is at my core, allowing us to find solutions that create harmony for you, your health, your family, your goals, your community, and your enjoyment.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Ashley Hutchens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285225078.
- LICSW · West Virginia · DP00944718 · Expires September 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Ashley Hutchens
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Ashley is a really great person to talk to is so easy and laid-back. Feels like you’re talking to your brother or sister. I will miss talking with her.
Ashley is so helpful and understanding. Her voice is low and calming. She has made therapy enjoyable for me now.
Ashley is very good at what she does. She helped me sort out my feelings and get through what has been the most difficult time in my adult life.
Non judgemental, helpful and offers good advice.
Ashley helps me tackle every obstacle in life. She guides me through everything and has helped me tremendously within the few times we have talked.
Very understanding and an understanding listener
Ashley is great! She listens to my concerns, and gives really awesome feedback and tools to use to work through my issues.
I feel so incredibly lucky to have been matched with Ashley. She’s the perfect balance of challenging and comforting while connecting so many dots and focusing on future ways to cope with challenges. She ties everything together in a way that it sticks with you so well in the tricky moments between therapy. If you’re debating between another therapist and Ashley, pick Ashley 100%!
I have been working with Ashley for about 8 months and she has been so helpful to me. She is very understanding and kind. She has made it very easy for me to both start and stick with therapy.
I truly appreciate everything Ashley has done thus far. She truly does listen to my concerns, and makes me think outside of the box on my discussion points. Cannot recommend her enough.
I have very much enjoyed working with Ashley. She is great at helping me look at short-term problems while still keeping her eye on my long-term issues.
Ashley is flexible and great at her job. You're in good hands with her.
After two meetings I have learned several things and used the techniques Ashley has given me. I like knowing that I can text or journal and share those things with her. So far so good.
Ashley has been great to work with. She is very kind and attentive. She is really easy to talk to and open up to.
I’ve had 2 phone sessions with Ashley and several messages exchanged and she’s incredible - so much in fact I’ve already recommended Better Help to a friend and he has already signed up. I’m so thankful for this platform and especially for being paired with Ashley.
Ashley has helped me a lot in our time working together. She is a wonderful counselor who has empowered me. She is gentle and kind, and a strong resource who has helped me navigate many of my challenges.
Ashley is kind, supportive, and insightful. I’m always grateful for our time together.
It’s so easy to talk to Ashley and time goes by quick
Ashley is very respectful, she is very objective while presenting her point of view about certain topics. she is also very empathic and a good listener; She will always make you reevaluate certain decisions you're making about yourself and gives you room to find your own answers without being judgemental. She is very professional and she will always send you workshops about relevant topics that you have had previously discussed in the session making you try to understand some very important aspects of your behavior in certain circumstances.
I have a Masters degree in clinical psychology and have been a counselor. Over the last 50 years I have been a client of counselors numerous times who have different modalities. Without a great deal of flash, and in a matter of fact way, Ashely is one of or the most capable and helpful counselors I have ever worked with.
Ashley has helped me with every area of my life. She's not afraid to dive into any topic, and I always come away feeling much better than before speaking to her. She's also a great listener and supporter, so I come away from every session feeling lighter and more confident.
Great working with Ashley, she gives me good strategies to work on areas of difficulty and is very supportive. I have trust in her style of counselling.
Ashley is wonderful and really helps my fiance and I.
Ashley has done a good job of understanding the pace at which I have wanted to proceed, while giving me an understanding of what future directions for the counseling sessions might look like.
Ms. Hutchens is very good at asking the right questions to help me get to the underlying issues. She’s friendly and supportive. I like how she challenges my negative self thoughts.
Ashley is great. She asks all the right questions and offers strategies for changing what I want to change.
Ashley is very understanding and non judgmental which creates a very safe space to express your true emotions with her.
She’s just awesome. Calming, insightful and flexible. I’m not easy but, she’s sticking to me. Thank you
I am so thrilled to be matched with Ashley Hutchens. I had lots of reservations about getting assigned a counselor, but when I read Ashley's profile I knew it was going to be a good fit. She is extremely educated and also so kind and supportive. I look forward to our sessions every week.
She does a really great job of keeping me on track and giving me coping strategies to help manage my problems. She is easy to talk to and listens very well.
Ashley is really open minded, understanding and supportive. I feel she really listens to my concerns, and I never feel judged by her. She gives me brilliant practical advice, and she is available when I need to talk to her.
Knowledgeable, listens, understands, helps. She's very good at reminding me of the things I need to hear to get my head where it needs to be. When my thoughts start to wonder she reminds me to stop and think of the stuff her and I have gone over to conteract that.
She is great. Very sensible, relatable, and perceptive. She asks tough questions that make me think and evaluate my feelings and thoughts deeper.
Ashley Hutchens has been a great counselor through the Better Help program. We have only been meeting for a couple of weeks, but she has been able to quickly assess my concerns and offer practical solutions/techniques. She is amply available through messaging and video. I highly recommend her!
Frequently asked questions
Does Ashley Hutchens offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Ashley Hutchens works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Ashley Hutchens speak?
Ashley Hutchens speaks English.
How many years of experience does Ashley Hutchens have?
Ashley Hutchens has 7 years of experience.
Where is Ashley Hutchens licensed to practice?
Ashley Hutchens is licensed to practice in West Virginia.
Does Ashley Hutchens accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Ashley Hutchens does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Ashley Hutchens offer?
Ashley Hutchens offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Ashley Hutchens?
Ashley Hutchens can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Ashley Hutchens?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.