Ashley Johnson, LPC
Practical, person-focused counseling for life challenges
Details
| Name | Ashley Johnson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Alabama |
| Licensed in | Alabama |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Ashley
Ashley Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and addiction. She writes simply and listens carefully to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use right away.
Ashley brings six years of counseling experience to her work. She guides people through the everyday pressures of life and the harder moments that follow big changes.
Background and approach
She also supports issues related to identity, intimacy, and coming to terms with painful feelings like shame or guilt. Her style centers on the person in front of her. She uses narrative ideas to help people separate themselves from their problems and see new possibilities.
She pairs that with acceptance and commitment practices to build values-based goals and concrete actions. Ashley also draws on attachment-based and client-centered ways of working to strengthen relationships and communication. Cognitive behavioral tools are used when clients want clear steps for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Together these methods shape a practical plan tailored to each person's needs. She offers talk-based support and skill practice aimed at daily life. Sessions typically include checking in on mood, naming patterns that cause pain, and experimenting with new ways of responding.
Ashley encourages steady change through small, manageable steps.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Ashley works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ashley among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ashley directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Ashley directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches that translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still take actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making steady life changes. Narrative Therapy helps people separate their identity from the problems they face by retelling and reframing personal stories. This can reduce shame and open up new options for relationships and self-view. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape feeling and behavior. It supports work on communication, intimacy, and trust issues by examining interaction patterns and practicing new responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashley will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying ideas, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than assuming a single path from the start.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and emotional connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide a way to share thoughts between sessions or fit support into a busy day. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and other obligations.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Ashley address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and addictions. Additional focuses include attachment concerns, codependency, communication problems, gender dysphoria, and HIV/AIDS related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-centered. She uses narrative work to reframe problems and acceptance-focused tools to align actions with values.
What is her background and experience?
Ashley has six years of experience as a counselor and uses a mix of approaches to meet different needs. She aims to help people understand emotions and build coping skills.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices from Alabama.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients for online work.
What formats are available for therapy sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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