Ashley Walker-Dickman, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 5 years in practice

Ashley Walker-Dickman is a licensed clinical social worker who aims to help people take the first step toward feeling better.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 091284 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1154091114 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Ashley

Ashley Walker-Dickman is a licensed clinical social worker who aims to help people take the first step toward feeling better. She writes in straightforward terms and meets people where they are. Her approach is practical and focused on small, manageable changes that add up over time.

She brings five years of practice as an LCSW in New York. Before that, she worked as a certified addictions counselor, supporting people and families affected by substance use.

Background and approach

That background informs how she addresses addiction alongside mood and stress concerns. Ashley helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and recovery from trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with low self-esteem, loneliness, questions about life purpose, and issues specific to women.

Sessions focus on clear goals and steady progress rather than one-size-fits-all programs. In sessions she emphasizes building trust and working together to fit therapy to each person’s life. Conversations are practical and grounded, with steps to try between meetings.

She aims to make the process relatable and achievable for people juggling busy home or work lives. People who choose her often want help sorting priorities, managing strong emotions, or breaking patterns that hold them back. She encourages small steps and tracks progress so changes feel real.

Her practice mixes past experience in addiction counseling with current social work methods to address diverse concerns.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ashley lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Ashley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in practical ways. One common approach focuses on identifying patterns that worsen mood and stress, then teaching tools to interrupt those patterns. This helps when anxiety, depression, or bipolar symptoms feel overwhelming. Another approach emphasizes coping skills for cravings and relapse prevention, drawn from her background in addiction counseling. That work centers on recognizing triggers and building concrete strategies to manage urges.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your situation. If something doesn't feel helpful, adjustments are made so the work stays relevant and doable for the person in front of her.

Online therapy offers practical benefits that make regular work easier. Video calls let you have focused conversations that mimic in-person visits. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or it feels easier to speak without video. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, quick coping reminders, and flexible communication between appointments. Together these options help therapy fit into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Ashley help with?

Ashley works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and bipolar concerns. She also focuses on isolation, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on clear goals and small steps. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what helps in daily life.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker and prior work as a certified addictions counselor.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York and practices with that credential.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How do fees and scheduling work?

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