Ashley Weiman

Sometimes you know something in your life isn’t quite working, but you’re not sure how to change it. Maybe you feel stuck in the same patterns, overwhelmed by your emotions, disconnected in your relationships, or unsure of what you really need. Therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and begin to understand yourself in a new way. 

My name is Ashley, and I strive to create a warm, comfortable, and nonjudgmental space where you can be yourself and feel genuinely understood. I believe therapy should be a place where you can explore difficult things without feeling judged or pressured to have all the answers. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working out of Toms River, NJ. My approach is primarily attachment-based and relational, incorporating elements of IFS and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I also draw from other approaches depending on what each client needs. 

Sometimes therapy means slowing down and exploring where a feeling is coming from. Other times, it may mean learning how to communicate your needs, set healthier boundaries, challenge an unhelpful thought, or figure out how to move forward when you feel stuck. I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, family conflict, and emotional challenges. I especially enjoy working with clients who are navigating complicated relationships, struggling to prioritize themselves, having difficulty understanding or expressing their emotions, or feeling caught between what they want and what they feel they “should” do. 

With individual clients, we may explore things like people-pleasing, self-criticism, difficulty setting boundaries, anxiety, or feeling disconnected from yourself. We can work toward feeling more confident in your decisions, becoming more comfortable expressing your needs, and developing a stronger sense of who you are. 

In couples therapy, I help partners understand the cycles they get caught in and what is happening underneath their conflicts. Often, what looks like anger, criticism, withdrawal, or defensiveness is connected to deeper feelings and needs. I help couples slow these interactions down, communicate more openly, and work toward feeling more understood and connected. 

I believe therapy should be collaborative and individualized. You bring your own experiences, strengths, and understanding of your life, and I bring clinical knowledge and guidance to help you make sense of it all. My goal isn’t to tell you who you should be or what you should do, but to help you develop the insight, confidence, and tools to make choices that feel right for you. Ultimately, I want therapy to be a place where you can feel supported while also creating meaningful, lasting change—both in your relationship with yourself and in your relationships with the people around you.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

I hope clients leave with something they can actually carry into their lives. That might be a new perspective, a better understanding of what they need, a way to approach a difficult conversation, or simply more clarity about what has been bothering them. Over time, I hope clients feel more equipped to make decisions, navigate relationships, and handle difficult situations with greater confidence.

Which evidence-based modalities do you specialize in, and how are they applied?

I primarily work from an attachment-based and relational perspective, which means I pay attention to how past experiences and current relationships can shape the way we understand ourselves, connect with others, and respond to conflict or emotional situations. I incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients better understand the different parts of themselves that may influence their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and to approach those parts with greater curiosity and compassion. I also use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), particularly in couples work, to help partners understand the deeper emotions and needs underneath patterns of conflict and disconnection.

I also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop a different relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions, clarify what matters most to them, and make choices that are more aligned with their values. When appropriate, I draw from CBT and other approaches as well. I believe therapy should be flexible rather than one-size-fits-all, so I adapt my approach based on each client’s needs, goals, and what will be most helpful to them.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I think one of my strengths is being able to listen to what a client is saying while also noticing what may be underneath it. I’m naturally curious and tend to ask questions that help people look at a situation from a different perspective. I also value creating a relationship with clients where they can be honest—even when they aren’t sure what they are feeling or aren’t proud of how they have responded to something. I try to bring both warmth and honesty to the therapy room.