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Ashley Johnson

Ashley Johnson

LPC

Therapist · Alabama · 6+ years of experience

Practical support for stress and anger

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  • Focus on coping skills
  • Values-based care
  • Six years experience

About Ashley

Ashley Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, and relationship struggles. She writes plainly and listens closely so clients can talk through what matters most. Her approach aims to make day-to-day life feel more manageable and purposeful.

Ashley brings six years of clinical experience to each session. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and treats clients as partners in finding workable steps forward. Conversations focus on managing emotions, improving communication, and building healthier routines.

Her work draws from several practical methods, including cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance and commitment strategies, and client-centered principles. That means sessions often include examining unhelpful thoughts, clarifying values, and practicing skills that can be used between meetings.

Ashley also pays attention to attachment patterns, codependency, and intimacy-related concerns when they show up. She supports people coping with life changes, feelings of emptiness, guilt or shame, and the effects of substance use. First responder issues and HIV / AIDS related concerns are within her stated focus areas as well.

Sessions aim to teach concrete coping tools, reduce overwhelming feelings, and help clients set realistic goals. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire to match with a therapist and then schedule based on availability. Ashley welcomes people from a range of backgrounds and communicates in English.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Alabama

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Ashley uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take small steps toward a life that matters to them. ACT often focuses on noticing painful thoughts while choosing actions that line up with what the person cares about.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT typically includes simple exercises to test thoughts, shift behavior, and reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ashley will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and recommend techniques to try. She treats therapy as a collaborative effort and adjusts methods based on what is helping most.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy day and keeping momentum between meetings. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions make it easier to attend regularly, shorten travel time, and allow focused check-ins without needing extra time away from work or home.

At a glance

Listed location
Alabama
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Alabama)
LPC · No. LPC04723
NPI
1124529177

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ashley focus on?

Ashley works with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, depression, LGBT and family concerns, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She uses a collaborative, practical style that emphasizes everyday skills. Sessions focus on emotion management, communication, and steps you can try between meetings.

What is her clinical experience?

Ashley has six years of experience working as a therapist and combines personal and professional insights to guide clients through challenges.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing from Alabama and holds the AL LPC credential as listed.

Which languages are supported and are international clients possible?

Sessions are offered in English and Ashley does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the process.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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