Ashley Toney
Hi there! I’m Ashley Toney, a licensed clinical social worker with a warm, down-to-earth style and an honest approach to therapy. I especially enjoy working with adults ages 18–35 navigating relationships, identity, and life transitions. I specialize in treating symptoms of psychosis and other serious mental illnesses. I also support women working through self-esteem, boundaries, and relationship concerns. My background in nursing and social work shapes my attention to your health, experiences, and everyday life. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re experiencing and build practical skills around your goals. I bring compassion, thoughtful questions, and a little humor when the moment calls for it. There’s room here to speak openly, even when the words are hard to find.
Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re experiencing and build practical skills around your goals.
First session
I hope you leave your first session feeling heard, respected, and a little more at ease. I want you to have a clearer sense of how we can work together and some hope about what comes next. We’ll take time to talk about what brought you in, what matters to you, and what you’d like help with, at a pace that feels manageable. My practice focuses on individual therapy, tailored to your needs, experiences, and goals. With your permission, I can involve family members to help them understand what you’re experiencing and offer guidance on supporting you. That involvement stays focused on your individual treatment. I provide family education and support, but I do not offer couples or family therapy.
Strengths
I bring compassion, a nonjudgmental perspective, and a straightforward approach to therapy. I’m a straight shooter, and you can expect honesty delivered with care and respect. I can sit quietly with you when you need time to feel, reflect, or find your words. I’m also comfortable asking thoughtful questions, and challenging patterns when doing so supports the changes you want to make. There’s always room for humor, too. Life has a way of teaching us lessons in unexpected ways. I appreciate those moments when a shared laugh helps us connect, or see something a little differently.
Ideal clients
I’m a good fit for young adults ages 18–35 navigating identity, independence, school, work, and relationships. I also enjoy supporting women who are working through self-esteem, boundaries, and relationship patterns. For people living with symptoms of psychosis or other serious mental illnesses, I offer support in understanding their experiences, managing symptoms, and working toward goals that matter to them. My ideal client is looking for an honest, collaborative approach to therapy in a place to speak openly, sort through difficult feelings, and learn practical skills. They appreciate compassion and directness, including thoughtful questions and respectful challenges. I also welcome clients who are hesitant or still figuring out what they need. We’ll take time to build trust and find a pace that works for you.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and actions affect one another. We look at real situations from your life, such as a difficult conversation, a recurring worry, or trouble getting motivated, and explore how you responded. I ask questions that help you examine your thoughts, consider other explanations, and recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Together, we practice ways to handle difficult feelings and take small steps toward your goals. We also discuss how you can use these skills between sessions, so what we work on carries into your everyday life.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I use compassion focused therapy to help you respond to yourself with more kindness, especially when you’re feeling ashamed, overwhelmed, or hard on yourself. We explore how you speak to yourself during difficult moments and where those messages may have come from. Together, we practice ways to feel calmer, soften harsh self-talk, and respond to setbacks with patience and understanding. This may include breathing exercises or imagining what a caring, supportive person would say to you. The goal is to help you acknowledge difficulties, learn from mistakes, and make changes while treating yourself with care.
Strength-Based
I help you recognize the abilities, relationships, and resources you can draw on during difficult times. We look at what has helped you before and build on what is working now. Together, we use those strengths to address challenges, rebuild confidence, and set realistic goals for your everyday life.
Compassion-Focused
I help you notice how you treat yourself when you’re struggling, especially when shame or harsh self-talk takes over. We practice calming exercises and more caring ways to respond to difficult feelings and setbacks. The goal is to help you learn, take responsibility, and make changes while treating yourself with patience and respect.
Faith-based therapy
When you want faith included in therapy, we explore how your beliefs can offer comfort, meaning, and direction. Alongside practical coping skills, we may include prayer, scripture, or spiritual reflection according to your preferences. There’s also room for honest questions and struggles connected to faith. Your beliefs and comfort level guide this part of our work.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- LouisianaLicense 14204