Erica Ashley , LPC

Erica Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience supporting people facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, family conflict, anger management, and co-occurring addiction concerns. She approaches counseling from a strength-based perspective, emphasizing unconditional positive regard and helping clients build on the assets they already possess. Her style centers on respect, compassion, and practical empowerment, guiding individuals to set meaningful goals and identify workable solutions.

As a holistic counselor, Erica pays attention to the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and designs client-centered interventions that reflect each person’s values and circumstances. She recognizes that trust and rapport take time to develop, and she strives to create an atmosphere where people can be themselves without judgment. Erica partners with clients to clarify priorities and craft strategies that fit their lives, whether they are navigating family challenges, managing mood and attention concerns, or addressing substance use.

Erica welcomes those who have taken the first step toward change and offers steady, compassionate support throughout the therapeutic journey. She looks forward to working collaboratively to help clients move toward greater stability and personal growth.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Erica Ashley draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to support online clients. Client-centered therapy focuses on meeting people where they are and building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship so clients feel empowered to set their own goals and explore what matters most. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety and low mood, making it useful for stress, depression, and many everyday challenges. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that are especially helpful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Erica collaborates with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She evaluates what feels most useful and adjusts the plan as progress is made, so therapy remains practical and client-focused.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend appointments from home or work, and fit therapy into day-to-day life while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to client-centered support.