Tony Ashworth, LMSW, MSW
LMSW
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Philosophy
Therapy is often seen as boring, monotonous, and ineffective. Tony recognizes that mental healthcare models often fall short in delivering individualized, client-centered care. Many clients struggle with standardized therapeutic models and impersonal interactions that fail to address their unique needs. Tony is committed to solving these pressing issues by reimagining the client’s experience from the ground up by using an individualized, multi-modal approach. Rather than simply assigning diagnostic labels, he strives to educate patients about the underlying factors of their conditions and circumstances, empowering them through knowledge. His approach is based on the clinical trauma treatment model that fosters building trust, encouraging personal growth, and promoting positive mental health outcomes to help individuals live more balanced lives
Experience
Tony is a trained specialist for Child, Youth, and Family therapy, bringing more than 20 years of healthcare and behavioral health experience. He has been helping individuals and families navigate challenges with compassion, expertise, and practical support. Tony has worked with teenagers at their greatest moments of need when hospitalized for mental health crisis, bringing them from despair to hope. He has worked with children and adolescents who were deemed "Unable to be helped". He has worked with parents to renew relationships with these kids. He has worked with men and women in all stages of life who have experienced abuse, are currently in an abusive relationship, have lost a life partner, or are burnt out from the work environment. Tony's years working in healthcare included critical care, emergency services, and crisis management. He served as a healthcare supervisor and member of the Angel Transport Team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, where he also supervised the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). In all of these roles, he has worked closely with patients, parents, and families, guiding them through some of their most challenging and meaningful moments.
Education
He earned both his Bachelor's degree and Master of Social Work from Arizona State University, with a specialization in Children, Youth, and Families. To better serve his clients, Tony has completed postgraduate advanced training in: • Clinical Trauma Treatment • Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Clinical Serve Provider • Grief counseling for children and adolescents • Trauma-Focused CBT • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Background
Originally from Nashville, Tony moved to the Phoenix area eight years ago. His Southern roots have shaped his warm, welcoming approach and commitment to exceptional client care. Outside of work, Tony enjoys spending time with his wife, a family nurse practitioner, and his son, a registered nurse. He is also passionate about car shows, live music, and lifelong learning.