Therapist profile
Ashley Burk, LCSW, CSW
Licensed clinical social worker - Family and mental health
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- Stress and anxiety
- Family concerns
- Trauma and abuse
About Ashley
Ashley Burk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and CSW licensed in Colorado and Montana with four years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment questions, and caregiver stress.
Ashley focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. She listens to what is happening at home and helps people sort through relationship tension, family-of-origin problems, and communication breakdowns. She pays attention to how past wounds affect current patterns and to issues that show up alongside chronic illness, eating concerns, or feelings of isolation.
Sessions are shaped around the person in front of her. That means setting goals together, trying approaches that fit daily life, and adjusting work as needed. She emphasizes clear, respectful interactions and concentrates on what can change between sessions.
Her work includes support for people dealing with blended family issues, jealousy, guilt and shame, and struggles linked to autism and Asperger Syndrome. She helps caregivers manage stress and supports people handling chronic pain or long-term health conditions.
Ashley has experience across several common life stressors and brings four years of clinical practice to each case. She conducts work in English from her Colorado licensure and asks people to share their immediate concerns when they first reach out.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches for everyday family and personal stress
Many clients respond well to brief, structured techniques that focus on current problems and practical skills. Cognitive-style techniques help people notice unhelpful thoughts that increase anxiety or low mood, and replace them with clearer, more balanced thinking. These approaches are useful for stress, worry, and low self-esteem.Another common approach focuses on patterns in relationships and attachment. This work looks at how past relationships influence reactions today and helps people try different ways of communicating. It is helpful for family conflict, abandonment concerns, and issues around closeness or distance.
Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful, try techniques, and adjust plans based on your goals and how you respond. Expect decisions about approach to be practical and to change as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around parenting, work, or health demands. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, avoid travel time, and fit into a break in the day. Licensed professionals tailor session pacing and focus to match everyday life rather than promising a particular result.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Montana, Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family problems does she address?
She helps adults work through family conflict, communication problems, family of origin issues, and blended family challenges.
How would she approach anxiety or stress?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation to identify triggers and build manageable coping steps.
What is her professional background?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and has four years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and family concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Colorado and Montana and lists Colorado as her location for practice.
Can she provide sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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