- Strengths focused
- Skill building
- Trauma informed
About Ashley
Ashley Lawrence is an Ohio-licensed LPCC with 17 years of clinical experience who helps people facing relationship strain, trauma, grief, depression, and major life changes. She emphasizes working with each person as the expert on their own story and draws on strengths clients already have. Her approach is straightforward and warm, aimed at making the first steps feel manageable.
Clients can expect a conversational style that focuses on immediate concerns. She helps people talk through relationship problems, manage strong emotions like anger, and cope with the practical effects of depression and bipolar mood swings. She also supports those navigating separation, blended family challenges, and caregiver stress.
Ashley uses several evidence-informed methods to meet different needs. She brings a client-centered stance that follows what clients bring to sessions, cognitive behavioral techniques to reframe unhelpful thinking, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to build emotion regulation skills. She also integrates mindfulness practices and EMDR for people processing trauma when appropriate.
Her work often addresses control issues, codependency, abandonment worries, body image concerns, and communication problems. She is experienced helping people with chronic pain or illness who need coping strategies for daily life. Ashley aims to set clear goals and practical steps so progress is visible and useful.
People who prefer an empathetic listener with practical tools may find her approach helpful. The tone in sessions is collaborative and goal-focused. Prospective clients are invited to take the initial step and complete the matching process to see if the fit feels right.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Ashley often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and elements of dialectical behavior therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people name their goals so sessions follow what is most important to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that are useful for intense feelings and relationship conflict.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which methods to prioritize and adjust the plan as progress or new needs emerge.
Please confirm the current session formats before booking because this profile does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexibility around work or caregiving schedules. It can also let people practice skills in the context of their daily routine and bring real-life situations into sessions for immediate problem solving.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ashley work with?
She helps people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with big life changes. Her work also covers parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and bipolar mood management.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, mixing listening with practical tools. She uses approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
Ashley brings 17 years of professional experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, and relationship and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LPCC licensed in Ohio. Her professional credential is listed as OH LPCC.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients as part of her practice.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile. The therapist or platform can clarify how sessions are conducted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.