Therapist profile
Ausha Whitehead, LICSW, LCSW
Licensed social worker - Family and parenting focus
Continue with AushaAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
About Ausha
Ausha Whitehead is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience. She is based in North Carolina and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, trauma, and related difficulties.
She uses practical, clear approaches in sessions. Ausha helps people strengthen motivation and confidence. She talks through grief, loss, and mood concerns in ways that fit day-to-day life. Her work also addresses intimacy issues, anger, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and life changes.
Her method draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness practice. That means sessions may include noticing thoughts and feelings, learning small behavior changes, and practicing ways to relate to others differently. She leans into approaches that encourage clear steps and ongoing reflection.
Clients can expect focused, respectful conversation about what matters most at home. Ausha pays attention to family and parenting concerns as part of the broader picture. She also brings experience with adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, autism, chronic illness, substance issues, and end-of-life matters.
The aim is practical work that fits around daily life. Sessions typically look at what is getting in the way now, try small changes, and then check what helps. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, then pick actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and making changes when life feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like worry and depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotional responses and how they shape relationships and intimacy.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ausha will work collaboratively to see which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time and checks in about what is helping and what needs change.
The original biography did not specify exact online session formats, so readers should confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins, or making scheduling around work and parenting simpler. Talk with the therapist when you schedule about how sessions can fit your routine and what to expect in the first few meetings.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address related to home life?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and related issues such as trauma and intimacy.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness. Sessions focus on practical steps and reflecting on what matters to the client.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience supporting adults with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds DC LICSW and NC LCSW credentials and practices from North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original profile did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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