Erica Ashley , LPC

Erica Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience supporting people facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, family conflicts, anger management concerns and co-occurring addiction. She practices from a strength-based, client-centered stance that highlights each person's existing resources and capacity for change while offering compassionate, respectful care. Erica describes her approach as grounded in unconditional positive regard and as holistic in focus - she attends to mind, body, and spirit when collaborating with clients to set realistic goals and design practical interventions. She emphasizes empowerment and works alongside clients to identify solutions, build skills, and address the concerns that matter most to them. Erica recognizes that trust and rapport develop over time and she intentionally creates a judgement-free space where clients can move at their own pace. She commends those who take the initial steps toward counseling and is committed to supporting each person's personal journey with patience and genuine concern.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth

Erica brings client-centered therapy to online work by prioritizing the client's perspective and building on individual strengths. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can set goals that reflect their values and personal priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help clients notice and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. In accessible, practical terms, CBT focuses on clear strategies to manage mood, reduce anxiety, and change routines that maintain distress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. These concrete tools can be especially helpful for clients dealing with impulsivity, relationship struggles, or strong emotional reactions.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Erica works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting plans as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals allows the same therapeutic work to continue via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility to schedule sessions around daily life, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care while engaging in meaningful therapeutic work.