About Chiara
Chiara Ascari helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and changes like grief or parenting challenges. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and brings seven years of professional experience. Chiara offers sessions in English and Italian and works with concerns such as ADHD, sleeping problems, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and self-esteem.
Chiara favors a warm, supportive approach. She listens without judgment and helps people clarify goals. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.
How Chiara works
The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Her style draws from client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective. She also uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
Solution-focused work helps set clear, manageable goals and track small wins. Chiara has experience across community and clinical settings. She earned a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and holds a Virginia LCSW.
That background informs a grounded, realistic approach to everyday problems. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. People can choose what fits their life and comfort.
Chiara supports clients in making changes at their own pace and helps them build skills to cope with life27s ups and downs.
What Chiara works with
The areas below are the ones Chiara selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Sleeping disorders
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English, Italian |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Virginia |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and online options
Chiara commonly draws on client-centered work, which focuses on listening closely and helping people name their goals. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort out feelings and decide what matters most.She also uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot patterns of thinking that fuel anxiety or low mood and to practice alternative, more helpful actions. That method works well for stress, sleep problems, and mood concerns by breaking problems into specific skills to try.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Chiara collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what is helpful.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversations and teaching skills. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or clients prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or fit brief conversations into a busy day. These formats increase flexibility and make it easier to maintain regular work on stress, mood, and relationships.
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