Ashley Cloud , LPC, LMHC

Ashley Cloud holds licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and brings over five years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment. She works with people who feel stuck in repetitive thoughts, strong emotions, or behaviors that no longer serve them and supports those seeking greater meaning and joy in daily life. Her practice emphasizes helping clients cultivate self-compassion, learn practical skills for managing stressors, and build confidence in their resilience.

Ashley’s approach is grounded in behavioral principles but is flexible and tailored to each person’s needs rather than applied in a one-size-fits-all way. She is professionally trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a trauma-focused method, and draws from multiple theories to fit the goals and preferences of each client. Throughout therapy she aims to personalize interventions so clients can reach their potential and navigate life transitions with more ease.

She schedules sessions between 3 AM and 11 AM CST and asks prospective clients to ensure their availability aligns with these hours. Ashley’s work includes addressing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting and career issues, depression, and coping with life changes.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Ashley uses Client-Centered Therapy to place the client’s experience at the center of treatment, offering empathetic listening and collaboration so people can explore values, strengths, and goals in a supportive environment. This approach is helpful for those working on self-esteem, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT provides practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns related to addictions or mood difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ashley works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Ashley can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access care from home, during work breaks, or while traveling, and allow consistent support without the need for in-person appointments.