Ashley Copen, LICSW, is a licensed therapist in West Virginia with 6 years of experience helping people navigate difficult emotions and major life stressors. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), she provides counseling that supports emotional well-being, stronger coping skills, and practical steps toward change.
Her work commonly focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and grief. She also supports people who feel stuck in cycles of guilt, shame, panic, or self-doubt, and she has particular interest in helping clients strengthen self-compassion, rebuild self-esteem, and reconnect with a sense of purpose.
Ashley aims to offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their inner experiences and talk openly about what feels hard to name. She often works with individuals facing life transitions, including divorce or separation and caregiver stress, as well as challenges related to communication, impulsivity, obsessions and compulsions, and panic attacks.
Using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, Ashley collaborates with each client to shape an individualized plan that fits their goals and preferences. Her focus is on helping people develop deeper self-understanding, build resilience, and create more meaningful connections while practicing self-love and emotional balance.
Evidence-Based Support, Designed for Online Connection
Ashley Copen draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients work through stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and grief, while also building self-compassion and steadier confidence. These approaches often focus on understanding patterns that keep difficult emotions going, practicing new responses in everyday situations, and developing skills that support communication and healthier coping.
She also helps clients create personalized strategies for navigating intense feelings such as guilt, shame, or panic. In practice, this can look like learning tools to regulate emotions in the moment, exploring the meaning behind recurring reactions, and reconnecting with values and life purpose during transitions such as divorce or caregiver stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ashley works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, identify what has or has not worked before, and choose techniques that match each person’s preferences and pace. That partnership can make therapy feel more practical and more supportive over time.
Online therapy adds flexibility without losing the human connection. Clients can meet with Ashley through video calls or phone sessions, and can also use live chat or text-based messaging to stay engaged between sessions, reflect in real time, and fit support into busy schedules.
How much experience does Ashley Copen have?
Ashley Copen has 6 years of experience providing therapy.
Is Ashley Copen a licensed therapist?
Yes. Ashley Copen is licensed as an LICSW in West Virginia (WV LICSW DP00945240).
In which languages does Ashley Copen provide therapy?
Ashley Copen provides therapy in English.
Where is Ashley Copen located?
Ashley Copen is located in West Virginia.
How can I work with Ashley Copen as my therapist?
You can work with Ashley Copen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what feels like the best fit for your needs and schedule.
Does Ashley Copen work with international clients?
No. Ashley Copen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ashley Copen cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.