Chiara Ascari

Chiara Ascari warmly welcomes people who are ready to take a first step toward a happier future and brings an approachable, professional presence to therapy. She is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Virginia and holds a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University, earned in 1999. Over the years she has worked in a variety of settings, primarily with individuals and also with family groups, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, parenting challenges and related difficulties.

Chiara focuses on increasing self-awareness so that challenging experiences become opportunities for growth. She uses primarily client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused approaches and adapts her methods to fit each person’s needs. Her goal is to offer supportive, empathetic, non-judgmental guidance that helps clients move toward meaningful goals.

With seven years of clinical experience, Chiara practices in Virginia and frequently checks messages to remain available between sessions. She is available for messaging and for live chat, giving clients flexible ways to connect as they work through day-to-day problems and the emotions they bring. Chiara meets people where they are and supports them as they work toward the version of themselves they want to become.