Ashley Sammann, L.C.S.W.

I am a clinical social worker/therapist with integrated behavioral health (IBH) in the residency program in the Family Health Clinic. As part of an integrated primary care team, I work closely with your medical providers to address the connection between physical health, emotional well-being and health-related behaviors. This collaborative approach allows patients to access timely, focused behavioral health support as part of their overall care. I am committed to providing evidence-based care that promotes meaningful and measurable outcomes. I emphasize a collaborative, patient-centered approach that fosters trust, respect and active participation in the treatment process. Together, we develop individualized goals and monitor progress throughout treatment to support lasting change.

My clinical interests and training include acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), habit reversal training (HRT), image rehearsal therapy (IRT), motivational interviewing (MI), psychoeducation and group-based interventions.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, cheering on my children in their many sports and activities, exploring the outdoors with our dog, and expressing my creativity through crafting and photography.

Education

• Bachelor's degree, Social Work, Winona State University
• Master's degree, Social Work, University of Wisconsin

Internship

• Gundersen Health System

Certifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Minnesota

• Adjustment disorders and life transitions
• Anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias and body-focused repetitive behaviors (trichotillomania and skin-picking disorder)
• Behavioral health care for military service members and veterans
• Depression
• Health-related anxiety, adjustment to medical diagnoses and coping with chronic illness
• Health behavior change, including diabetes management, smoking cessation, and weight management
• Integrated behavioral health care for co-occurring medical and mental health conditions
• LGBTQ+ and transgender-affirming care
• Sleep disorders, including insomnia, narcolepsy, nightmares, and behavioral health support related to sleep apnea
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)