Ausha Whitehead
LICSW, LCSW offering ACT, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness
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About
Ausha Whitehead, LICSW and LCSW, brings 13 years of clinical work and holds licensure in the District of Columbia and North Carolina. She approaches each referral with respect for the steps people take toward change and a focus on practical supports that align with individual goals. Her practice emphasizes collaboration and the development of a treatment plan tailored to the specific circumstances presented by each person.
Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Additional focal points include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, chronic illness and disability, substance and alcohol concerns, and multicultural matters among others.
Whitehead draws on a range of clinical approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She emphasizes compassion, support, and strengthening motivation and self esteem while helping people cope with grief, loss, and life transitions.
Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Additional focal points include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, chronic illness and disability, substance and alcohol concerns, and multicultural matters among others.
Whitehead draws on a range of clinical approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She emphasizes compassion, support, and strengthening motivation and self esteem while helping people cope with grief, loss, and life transitions.
- Location:
- North Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 13
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, ADHD, Attachment issues, Cancer, Control issues, Domestic violence, Fatherhood issues, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: DC LICSW LC50079469, NC LCSW C016511
- NPI Number: 1285996660
- License: LICSW (District of Columbia), LCSW (North Carolina)
Remote Care and Therapeutic Approaches
Ausha Whitehead offers remote sessions that use several complementary approaches to support clients in making changes that matter to them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify personal values and to help people choose actions that align with those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is offered to identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is included for those who wish to explore relational patterns and emotional bonds.
She presents these methods in a collaborative manner, working with each person to select which approaches match their situation and preferences. Sessions may include practical skill-building, reflective exercises, and attention to present-moment experience through mindfulness practices. Remote meetings are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how people engage in the work.
Clients who want a plan aligned with their priorities can expect a partnership that focuses on individualized planning, strengthening motivation and confidence, and addressing grief, life transitions, or trauma-related concerns through the named therapeutic approaches.
How much experience does Ausha Whitehead have?
She has 13 years of professional experience providing clinical support.
What are her professional credentials and licenses?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed as DC LICSW LC50079469 and NC LCSW C016511.
Which languages does she offer services in?
This profile indicates services are offered in English.
Where is she located?
She practices in North Carolina and is also licensed in the District of Columbia.
What communication methods are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile specifies that she does not accept international clients.
How is cost determined and billed?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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