Yolanda "Leah" Ashton

Yolanda "Leah" Ashton is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky. She brings 11 years of experience in mental health and wellness and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable. Leah uses plain, direct conversation to help people name what feels overwhelming and decide what to try next.

Leah creates a welcoming space where clients can talk through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and anger. She emphasizes listening first, then working together to set simple, realistic goals. Sessions move at a steady, respectful pace that fits each person’s needs.

Her background includes a range of clinical and personal experience across mood concerns, relationship and family stress, addiction, ADHD, and life transitions. That variety helps her draw on different ways to support coping and problem solving. She does not claim to be an expert on everything, and she brings that humility into sessions.

Leah uses approaches that focus on the individual’s experience and strengths. She helps clients notice patterns, test small changes, and build skills they can use between meetings. The work often includes practical exercises, reflective conversation, and steps to reduce reactivity.

People who prefer clear options and a collaborative tone tend to fit well with Leah’s style. She speaks English and Tagalog and offers counseling from her Kentucky practice. To begin, clients follow the standard sign-up process and schedule sessions based on availability.

How these approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your experience. It emphasizes empathy and support while you describe what matters, which helps build trust and clear goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leah will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try. That collaborative planning helps tailor sessions so the work feels relevant and manageable.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit isn’t possible. Some people prefer video for face-to-face conversation, while others like phone or shorter sessions when they need a quick strategy or follow-up. Talk with the therapist about which arrangements best match your schedule and needs.