- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Ashley
Ashley Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama with six years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, addictions, low self-esteem, and issues around intimacy. She also supports clients dealing with anger, life changes, and concerns related to gender identity and HIV/AIDS.
Ashley uses several therapeutic approaches to match what each client needs. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In sessions she listens, reflects, and then offers practical steps clients can try between meetings.
Her work often centers on emotions and attachment patterns so people can better name what they are feeling. She also helps with communication problems, codependency, control issues, and feelings of emptiness. For substance concerns she addresses drug and alcohol addiction with focused conversations about triggers and coping strategies.
Ashley describes herself as a guide who uses life and professional experience to support clients from varied backgrounds. She helps clients learn skills for managing emotions, building coping tools, and setting realistic life goals. Sessions emphasize straightforward methods that people can apply to everyday situations.
To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The counselor accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
How Ashley Uses EFT, ACT and Attachment Work Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming emotions and the patterns those emotions create. It can help people notice how feelings shape their reactions and learn new ways to respond to emotional moments.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small actions that match those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It emphasizes practical exercises and short behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current relationship patterns that affect how people connect and trust others. It helps clients understand these patterns and try different ways of relating in day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashley will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying things and adjusting as needed rather than committing to a single method from the start.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed here. Online work can make scheduling easier and can help fit sessions around work, family, or travel. It also allows for brief check-ins when a shorter contact is needed, and for talking without needing to travel to an office. Confirm the exact session options when you arrange the first meeting.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
Ashley works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, addictions, self-esteem, intimacy issues, anger, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her main approaches include Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LPC practicing in Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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