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Ausha Whitehead

Ausha Whitehead

LICSW, LCSW

Therapist · North Carolina · 13+ years of experience

Licensed social worker focused on confidence and coping

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  • 13 years experience
  • Anger support
  • Confidence building

About Ausha

Ausha Whitehead is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience. She brings a calm, respectful manner and focuses on helping people rebuild confidence and motivation.

She helps people cope with grief, depression, anxiety, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse. She also supports those facing relationship strain, parenting stress, anger, and major life changes. Her approach centers on listening first and tailoring plans to each person's needs.

Ausha uses practical strategies to strengthen self-esteem and increase daily functioning. She works with people on problem-solving, emotion regulation, and building skills to manage stress. Conversations are paced to fit what each person can handle in the moment.

Her background includes work across a range of settings and age groups, which informs a flexible way of working. She emphasizes compassion and clear goals so progress feels measurable. Sessions focus on the issues a person brings and on small changes that add up.

People who come for help can expect a collaborative process. Ausha aims to help clients name priorities, try strategies, and adjust the plan as needed. Treatment decisions are shaped by each person’s goals and life situation.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

District of Columbia, North Carolina

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches that work well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward them while accepting uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behavior through practical exercises and problem-solving. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps people find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work together with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process allows strategies to be adjusted as progress unfolds.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a work break. It also lets people use methods like guided exercises, skills practice, and regular check-ins from wherever works best for their schedule.

At a glance

Listed location
North Carolina
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
LICSW, LCSW
Languages
English
License (District of Columbia)
LICSW · No. LC50079469
License (North Carolina)
LCSW · No. C016511
NPI
1285996660

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ausha commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, along with many related challenges.

What is her general therapy style?

She approaches sessions with respect and compassion and focuses on listening first. Treatment plans are designed collaboratively and tailored to each person's needs.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 13 years of professional experience working across different settings and age groups, which informs a flexible and practical approach to care.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials, listed as DC LICSW and NC LCSW, and practices in North Carolina.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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