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Claire Ashcraft, LCSW

Warm, integrative LCSW for grief and anxiety
  • Grief and anxiety care
  • Parenting and family support
  • Mindfulness and expressive techniques

About Claire Ashcraft

Claire Ashcraft is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee who approaches therapy as a collaborative, person-centered journey. She creates a warm and compassionate environment where people can explore grief, anxiety, identity questions, and loss without judgment. Claire tailors her work to each individual, blending mindfulness practices such as deep breathing and guided imagery with expressive writing and open conversation to help clients regulate emotions, reconnect with their bodies, and build resilience.

Her style is grounded in empathy and directness, with an emphasis on honest connection as the foundation for change. Claire often combines talk-based interventions with creative practices to help release pain and uncover strengths. As an adoptee, she brings lived understanding to issues of identity, belonging, and complex family dynamics, and she particularly enjoys working with children and teens whose openness supports meaningful growth. Clients describe her as warm, genuine, and grounded - she meets people where they are, highlights unhelpful patterns, and creates space for self-compassion and forward movement.

Claire welcomes those who feel stuck in grief, overwhelmed by anxiety, or unsure where to begin, and she is honored to walk alongside clients as they take steps toward healing and greater well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Claire Ashcraft have?

Claire Ashcraft has 4 years of experience.

Is Claire Ashcraft a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: TN LCSW 10470.

In which languages does Claire Ashcraft provide therapy?

Claire provides therapy in English.

Where is Claire Ashcraft located?

Claire is located in Tennessee.

How can I work with Claire Ashcraft as my therapist?

You can work with Claire Ashcraft through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Claire Ashcraft work with international clients?

Claire Ashcraft does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Claire Ashcraft cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Healing

Claire integrates mindfulness-based practices, such as deep breathing and guided imagery, to help clients calm the nervous system, reduce symptoms of anxiety, and strengthen emotional regulation. These simple, teachable techniques are useful for stress, panic, and day-to-day overwhelm.

She also uses expressive writing paired with talk-based therapy to help people process grief, trauma, and identity concerns. Writing can open access to difficult emotions and, when combined with reflective conversation, supports meaning-making and adaptive coping. Claire’s integrative approach blends evidence-based techniques to match each person’s needs, drawing on whatever tools will best support healing and growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Claire works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Licensed professionals and therapists will adjust methods over time, trying different strategies and pacing to discover what works best for each individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity when in-person visits are difficult. These formats support consistent, accessible care so clients can pursue progress from wherever they are.

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