Therapist profile
Chiara Ascari, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Virginia / 0904005715
- NPI1578158218
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Italian
- LocationVirginia
About
- client-centered listening
- cognitive-behavioral work
- solution-focused goals
About Chiara
Chiara Ascari is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with seven years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, parenting pressures, anger, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Chiara takes a straightforward, practical approach. She uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most to each person. She also draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking, and on solution-focused work to set short-term goals. Conversations aim to be clear and action-oriented rather than full of jargon.
In session she helps people increase self-awareness about patterns that keep causing trouble. That can mean noticing how stress shows up, identifying triggers for anger, or testing small behavior changes to see what helps. She encourages clients to try manageable steps between meetings and to report back on what worked.
Chiara has practiced across settings and has experience with individual clients and some family group work. She describes therapy as collaborative and expects the client to help decide which methods feel useful. She asks people to be active participants in setting goals and reviewing progress.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting. Chiara notes that sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and practical details about formats should be confirmed before booking.
How sessions work
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Chiara uses client-centered listening to understand what matters to each person and to set priorities together. This approach focuses on reflective listening and helping clients identify which problems to tackle first, which can be especially useful when anger feels overwhelming.She also uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT-style work often involves simple behavioral experiments and practice exercises that clients can report back on between meetings. Solution-focused methods are used to set small, attainable goals and measure progress in concrete steps.
Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. Chiara collaborates with each client to decide which approaches fit their needs and preferences, and she adjusts them as progress is reviewed. The client and therapist agree on goals and on short tasks to try between sessions.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around work or family commitments and shortening travel time. The original biography referenced messaging and live chats, but confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to check in between meetings and to apply techniques to real-life moments as they happen.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English, Italian
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She supports adults dealing with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and responses to other people’s anger.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, combining client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused methods to set clear, short-term goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has seven years of clinical experience working in various settings with individuals and some family groups.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and works with clients from that state.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Are session formats listed anywhere?
The original biography mentions messaging and live chats, but session formats should be confirmed before booking to match current options.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.