Ashley Simmers , LPC

Ashley Simmers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 14 years of professional experience. She supports people dealing with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation and self-esteem concerns, depression, and challenges related to life changes. Her work also addresses addictions, grief, ADHD, guilt and shame, mood disorders, panic attacks, and issues that commonly affect young adults.

Ashley approaches therapy from a strengths-based, client-centered perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses resources to move forward. She emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies that fit individual needs, helping clients clarify life purpose, build confidence, and develop coping skills for intense emotions and everyday stressors. Taking the first step toward therapy can take courage, and she honors that decision by providing supportive, respectful guidance as clients begin their work toward change.

Across her practice, Ashley combines empathy with evidence-informed techniques to tailor care to each person’s goals and circumstances. Her aim is to help clients identify realistic steps forward, strengthen resilience, and regain a greater sense of balance in their lives.

Approaches and online care for lasting change

Ashley draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, collaborative space where the client’s perspective guides the work - this approach supports people who need validation, exploration of values, and a strengths-focused partnership. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is particularly useful for anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and patterns that maintain distress. Mindfulness therapy is integrated to teach present-moment awareness and practical skills for managing stress, intense emotions, and impulsive reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ashley works with clients to determine which methods fit best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps shape a treatment plan that feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These remote options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from a distance while still receiving structured, goal-focused care.