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Ashley Burk

Ashley Burk

LCSW, CSW

Colorado

Compassionate clinical social worker for everyday struggles

Profile summary

Credentials
LCSW, CSW
License
LCSW, Montana · BBH-LCSW-LIC-81258; LCSW, Colorado · CSW.09932156
NPI
1457070856
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Colorado

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Family concerns
  • Self-esteem work

About Ashley

Ashley Burk is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Colorado. She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and has four years of professional experience. She focuses on work related to stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression.

Ashley aims to treat people with sensitivity and respect. She adapts conversations and the plan of care to each person’s needs. Sessions are practical and focused on what is most pressing for the client. She emphasizes clear goals and steps people can try between meetings.

Her background includes helping people manage family conflict and the emotional effects of trauma. She also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and communication problems. She brings this range of experience to think through how life and relationships affect daily functioning.

Ashley tailors work to each person’s priorities. That can mean building coping skills for anxiety, addressing patterns that affect self-worth, or working through family of origin issues. She helps people notice patterns and try new ways of responding in day-to-day life.

Many clients come for support with motivation, feelings of emptiness, shame, or isolation. Ashley meets those concerns with patience and straightforward conversation. She welcomes the step of reaching out and works with people to set realistic next steps.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on learning practical skills and changing patterns of thinking and behavior. For example, cognitive-based strategies help people recognize unhelpful thoughts and try new responses, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Emotion-focused approaches help people name feelings, understand how past experiences shape reactions, and build different ways of relating to those feelings.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made or new concerns arise, and sessions include regular check-ins to make sure the plan still fits.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and allow people to schedule appointments around work or caregiving. If you want to confirm which session formats are currently offered, check the therapist’s profile or ask before booking. The practical aim is the same as in person - to practice coping strategies, address relationship or family concerns, and build skills that help in everyday situations.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Montana, Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ashley address?

She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, and feelings of isolation.

What is her therapy style like?

Ashley uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts sessions to each person. Conversations focus on clear goals and steps clients can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado and Montana, with practice based in Colorado.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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