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Ashley Curtis

Ashley Curtis

Therapist · Kentucky

Practical therapy for stress and relationships

  • Compassionate listening
  • Skills-based work
  • Focus on relationships

About Ashley

Ashley Curtis is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and career-related strain. She works with individuals who feel stuck by worry, communication breakdowns, or painful past experiences and wants to help them find clearer direction.

Ashley creates a calm, non-judgmental setting where people can talk through what matters most to them. She focuses on practical steps that fit day-to-day life, like building coping skills, improving communication, and finding ways to manage difficult emotions.

Her work draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including acceptance and commitment techniques, attachment-focused ideas, cognitive behavior strategies, and emotion-focused tools. She uses these methods together with a person-centered style so clients shape the pace and priorities of therapy.

Ashley pays attention to how past relationships and attachment patterns affect present choices. She helps clients notice patterns such as codependency, fear of abandonment, or trouble trusting, and then practice new ways of relating and setting boundaries.

With eight years of experience, she supports people through transitions like divorce or career change, and through complex stressors such as first responder issues or recovery from trauma. Her aim is to help clients uncover strengths, reduce shame, and move toward more satisfying relationships and daily functioning.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and getting unstuck from avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people practice new ways of relating and trusting others.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose which methods fit their goals, needs, and personal comfort. That choice can shift over time based on what is most helpful in sessions.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many clients find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make follow-up or check-in visits easier. Some approaches lend themselves to shorter skill-building sessions while others support longer work on relationship patterns, and the therapist will help plan a schedule that fits everyday life.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficulties
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ashley help with?

Ashley supports stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and career strain. She also addresses related areas like attachment issues, codependency, body image, and forgiveness.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses a person-centered, collaborative style that emphasizes practical skills and emotional processing. Sessions focus on real-life changes such as improved communication and coping strategies.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of clinical experience working with people facing a range of emotional and relational concerns. That experience includes work with trauma recovery and first responder issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

Ashley holds the LPCC credential and practices in Kentucky. The profile lists her as a Kentucky LPCC.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription tier chosen.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The matching process helps pair you with the right fit.

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