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Mr. Thomas Benjamin Ashley, LCSW

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Specializes in: Social Work

Professional interests include: self-esteem issues, depression, bipolar disorder

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Mr. Thomas Benjamin Ashley, LCSW is a social worker in Louisville, KY specializing in social work. Mr. Thomas Benjamin Ashley, LCSW is affiliated with BetterHelp and BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC..

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About Mr. Thomas Benjamin Ashley, LCSW

“I am licensed in Colorado, Indiana and Kentucky with 28 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, bipolar disorder, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.”

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Some issues Mr. Thomas Benjamin Ashley, LCSW can help you with:

Bipolar Disorder

Commonly known as manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder is a serious mental condition characterized by extreme changes in mood. Individuals with this disorder experience emotional highs, or manic episodes, and lows, or depressive episodes. These episodes are distinct periods that are separate from the moods they may usually feel.

During manic episodes, individuals may:

Feel very happy and energetic
Speak very fast and about many different topics
Become much more active than usual
Have trouble sleeping
Engage in impulsive behavior, like spending a large sum of money

In contrast, depressive episodes may bring about:

Sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
Very low energy and activity levels
Forgetfulness and trouble concentrating
Loss of appetite
Thoughts of death or suicide

Episodes may be a mixture of both manic and depressive symptoms. In such an episode, individuals with bipolar disorder may feel sad, empty, and hopeless but have a high level of energy at the same time. Sometimes, changes in mood are less dramatic. For example, individuals may feel happy and think everything is fine, but people around them may notice their mood changes. Episodes like this are called hypomania. If an individual is hypomanic and does not receive proper treatment, their condition will likely worsen.

Generally considered a lifetime illness, the disorder begins in the late teen or early adult years. Bipolar disorder has no known cause, but research has shown that it tends to run in families. To diagnose it, a psychiatrist carefully assesses an individual's moods and behavior patterns. They may also be asked to keep a daily record of their moods and other factors that can help with diagnosis and determining the right course of therapy. Counseling is a typical form of treatment, as is a group of medications that can control symptoms, called antipsychotics.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Self-Esteem Issues

Self-esteem is the value one assigns to oneself based on a complex combination of factors such as confidence, identity, sense of belonging, and self-image, among others. Self-esteem plays a critical role in determining one's happiness and overall well-being. Those with a very positive self-perception are considered to have "high" self-esteem, whereas those with negative self-perception have "low" self-esteem. Self-esteem does not dictate one's true intelligence, skills, looks, or accomplishments, although it can undermine one's motivation and opportunities. Successful people can have low self-esteem, and in some cases, that low self-esteem might motivate people to work harder at establishing themselves. Self-esteem is also not a binary scale, but a broad spectrum that people may move up or down throughout the course of their lives.

Humans begin to gain self-esteem in childhood from being cared for by adults and reaching natural milestones such as learning how to tie one's shoes. Self-esteem evolves through adolescence and adulthood, and can change drastically based on one's positive and negative experiences. It's important to develop healthy self-esteem to navigate through challenges, make decisions, and gain motivation to pursue interests.

Self-esteem issues can influence one's emotions, behavior, relationships, and world view. Self-esteem issues frequently arise from low self-esteem. Low self-esteem can be caused by factors such as trauma, caregiver neglect, abuse, bullying, and academic, social, or professional difficulties. Stressful life events such as parental divorce, caregiver conflict, and financial problems may also contribute to low self-esteem. In recent years, researchers have highlighted the influence of social media in negatively impacting adolescents' mental health. Common signs of low self-esteem include:

Focusing on failures instead of accomplishments
Feeling triggered when making mistakes
Constantly comparing oneself to others in a negative way
Lacking confidence

Excessive self-esteem can also be problematic in that it can hinder one's ability to form relationships with others. People with extremely high self-esteem may appear to be conceited or entitled. Some researchers suggest very high self-esteem can lead people to engage in more risk-taking behaviors. Causes of excessive self-esteem are less well-known, but may include upbringing, personality, and cognitive biases.

Fortunately, self-esteem issues can be readily addressed at any time. Positive self-affirmations recognizing one's own accomplishments can raise low self-esteem. Accepting one's own weaknesses and imperfections can benefit those with both low and high self-esteem. People with self-esteem issues often find therapy is an effective means to improve their self-esteem and mental health. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people with self-esteem issues identify and change destructive patterns of thought. Support groups, family counseling, and antidepressant medication may also help with self-esteem issues.

Maintaining a positive outlook and belief in oneself can go a long way towards forming healthy self-esteem. Developing a strong sense of self can be important for well-being and contributes to overall happiness and success in life.

mental health therapy	2981

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	56
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	55
Dementia	75
Cancer	9

mental health therapy	3299

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	63
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	51
Dementia	75
Cancer	6

mental health therapy	3689

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	536
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	88
Less than 65	170

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	55
Dementia	75
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	3590

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	50
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	49
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	55
Dementia	75
Cancer	5

mental health therapy	3903

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	57
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	49
Dementia	75
Cancer	7

mental health therapy	3735

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	54
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	46
Dementia	75
Cancer	6

mental health therapy	3636

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	49
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	43
Dementia	74
Cancer	9

mental health therapy	3044

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	59
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	50
Dementia	75
Cancer	8

mental health therapy	5382

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Thomas Benjamin Ashley, LCSW for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Mr. Thomas Benjamin Ashley, LCSW treated as a social worker in Louisville, KY were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy	3695

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas Benjamin Ashley, LCSW.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	238
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	47
75 to 84	71
Less than 65	63
65 to 74	75

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Thomas Benjamin Ashley, LCSW From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Thomas Benjamin Ashley, LCSW treated were dementia, depression, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	59
Cancer	5

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He has a state license in Kentucky.

Licensed In: Kentucky

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Mr. Thomas Ashley specializes in social work and practices in Louisville, KY. Mr. Ashley obtained a license to practice in Kentucky.

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