Ashley McCracken Rankin

LCSW, 5 years of experience
Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented
VirtualAvailable

Hi there!  My name is Ashley Rankin, and I'm a psychotherapist specializing in individual and couples counseling. I originally hail from Asheville, North Carolina, but relocated to Central Florida in 2018 to pursue graduate studies and fell in love with the state. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Appalachian State University and a Master of Clinical Social Work from the University of Central Florida.  I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida, Oregon, and Arizona. My areas of expertise include psychotherapy, crisis management, treatment planning, self-advocacy, and career counseling.   I reside in St. Cloud, Florida, with my husband and our German Shepherd. My hobbies include reading, running, and listening to podcasts. FL LCSW SW21345 OR LCSW L14910 AZ LCSW-22550

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The treatment methods and tools I utilize

I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. However, I commonly use a person-centered framework, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My strengths include a person-centered approach to treatment, an empathetic response, and collaboration.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, couples, individual, teen, and career counseling.

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, 29 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

August 13, 2025

So understanding and kind, feels like i’m talking to a friend who delivers solid advice every single time. Patient and observant, I really couldn’t ask for someone better to talk with to help me navigate through so many phases and challenges of my life!

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 39 with Ashley

July 16, 2025

Stepping into Ashley's space, you immediately feel this incredible warmth & understanding. I've been with her for almost 2 full years now. She offers such gentle yet practical insights that have genuinely helped me grow . Ashley truly is that 'ear' we sometimes desperately need, she just listens, without an ounce of judgment. Her guidance is so insightful and compassionate. From that very first 'hello,' she made me feel utterly comfortable, her support is a true gift.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 31 with Ashley

May 1, 2025

I literally could not ask for a better therapist (I have had 2 prior). She listens, she validates, but also challenges me when I need to be challenged. She helps me look deeper into everything. We also have a lot in common with upbringings and experiences so it is nice to have someone who understands

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 34 with Ashley