- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT
- DBT skills
About Ashley
Ashley Johnnies is an Illinois-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, and parenting challenges. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical steps clients can use day to day.
Johnnies emphasizes the person’s own experience and strengths. She uses that starting point to help clients name difficult emotions and notice patterns that make life harder. In sessions she offers clear, grounded feedback and helps clients try new ways of handling stressful moments.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is part of her work when emotions and attachment patterns are central. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and make meaningful changes, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address thinking patterns that feed anxiety and depression.
Clients can expect straightforward tools for managing intense feelings and for improving communication around family and relationship issues. Johnnies also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation when helpful. The focus is on learning skills and practicing them between sessions so progress carries into daily life.
Her stated additional interests include areas such as adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, and challenges linked to neurodiversity. People who prefer a practical, emotion-focused approach may find her style a fit.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice hard-to-name emotions and the patterns those feelings create in close relationships. In short sessions this can mean identifying what an emotion signals and practicing new responses to connection and distance.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking action toward those values even when emotions are uncomfortable. It often involves simple exercises to notice thoughts and choose concrete next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, using practical exercises to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms over time.
Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative step. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, what feels most useful, and how to blend approaches. That collaboration helps shape a plan for sessions and for practice between meetings.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Many clients find online sessions easier to fit around work, caregiving, or schooling, and some formats can be shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Online work also lets people try therapies like EFT, ACT, and CBT without traveling, and it supports practicing skills in the contexts where problems occur.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, and parenting challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She centers the client's experience and strengths, uses practical tools, and helps people name emotions and test new ways of responding to problems.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individuals on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Does she work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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