Ashley Barkley , LPC

Ashley Barkley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 13 years of experience supporting children, teens, and families. She began her work in the helping professions after recognizing the powerful influence others had on her own life, and that early interest led to a long career in counseling and education. Ashley is originally from Oklahoma and earned two degrees from the University of Oklahoma - a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy in 2005, and a Master of Education with an emphasis in Community Counseling in 2009. Her LPC credential indicates training and licensure to provide professional counseling services.

Ashley started her clinical work in family reunification within the foster care system, which gave her direct experience with adoption and foster care cases and familiarity with court processes. That beginning fueled a commitment to helping families learn effective parenting strategies in difficult circumstances. In 2010 she transitioned into school counseling, developing insight into how children and adolescents navigate social and academic settings and the unique challenges teens face as they move toward adulthood.

Her practice emphasizes a holistic view of well-being that includes physical, emotional, spiritual, and social dimensions. Ashley draws on approaches suited to trauma, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, stress and anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem difficulties, depression, and ADHD. She often works with young people, families, and individuals coping with life changes, communication and family problems, and other related concerns, bringing a practical, compassionate focus to each client’s goals.

Approaches and Online Care for Families and Youth

Ashley integrates client-centered therapy into her work, which focuses on listening carefully and creating a supportive space where clients guide the pace and focus of their own growth. This approach can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, strengthening relationships, and navigating life transitions.

She also uses trauma-focused strategies to address the effects of abuse, neglect, and difficult experiences. These methods aim to help individuals process traumatic events, reduce their impact on daily life, and develop coping skills that support healing and stability.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Ashley works with each person or family to identify goals, consider what methods feel most comfortable, and adjust the plan over time so it matches needs and preferences.

Online therapy with Ashley offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and some work can be done through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across distance, and choose the communication style that feels most accessible to the client.