- Anxiety and stress
- Attention and focus
- Relationship patterns
About Ashley
Ashley McGarity is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping adults facing anxiety, stress, and problems with attention and focus. She works with people dealing with depression, grief, addictions, and challenges in relationships. Ashley emphasizes practical changes people can use day to day to feel more steady and in control.
She uses a mix of therapy styles to match each person's needs. That includes cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based work, emotionally-focused ideas, and existential questions about meaning and values. Sessions often involve learning strategies for emotion regulation, clearer communication, and coping with life transitions.
Ashley says there is no one-size-fits-all plan. She partners with each person to build habits and tools that fit their life and goals. That can mean addressing past experiences that keep showing up now, and practicing new ways to handle upsetting thoughts and reactions.
Her approach also pays attention to relationship patterns and how attachment needs affect how people connect. She helps people name their needs, set boundaries, and practice assertive communication. For those dealing with parenting strain, caregiver stress, or blended family questions, she offers focused support.
Ashley brings five years of clinical experience and a focus on helping people find purpose and authenticity. She encourages clients to explore values and take practical steps toward greater self-understanding and confidence.
How these approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationship patterns shape present connections. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns, name needs, and practice new ways of connecting in everyday life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. In remote sessions, this often looks like reviewing what happened during the week and practicing specific, small experiments to test new routines and thinking.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods make the most sense for their goals and day-to-day life. That means discussing what feels useful, adjusting techniques over time, and checking in about progress together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let a person choose sessions that match their energy that day, such as focusing on skill practice, reflective conversation, or planning concrete steps for financial and life changes.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ashley commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, and relationship issues. Additional areas include parenting strain, caregiver stress, body image, and attachment concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment-focused approaches. She also uses emotionally-focused and existential ideas to explore meaning and values.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has five years of experience working with adults on attention, anxiety, relationship patterns, and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.