- Strengths-based approach
- Trauma-informed care
- Parenting support
About Ashley
Ashley Askins is a licensed counselor in Tennessee who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and addiction-related struggles. She uses a direct, strengths-based approach that encourages clients to build on what already works for them. Ashley emphasizes practical steps and steady support while people work toward clearer goals and healthier routines.
She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that can change feelings and actions. For clients with traumatic memories, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) may be offered to reduce the intensity of those memories.
Sessions also bring in mindfulness skills to help manage strong emotions and motivational interviewing to support change when people feel stuck. Ashley frames therapy as a collaborative process and focuses on actions a person can try between sessions. She treats each person as the expert in their life while offering guidance on next steps.
With five years of experience as an LPC-MHSP (Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider), Ashley has worked with people dealing with postpartum depression, guilt and shame, attachment issues, and life purpose questions. She pays attention to how prejudice and discrimination impact mental health and makes space for conversations about identity and fairness.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. Pricing varies by location and availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How these approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current behavior and connections. Online sessions using this approach focus on understanding those patterns and testing new ways of relating in everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical experiments to change feelings and actions; it often includes behavior planning and homework between sessions. EMDR is a method for working with disturbing memories by processing them so they have less emotional charge; when used online, sessions follow the same structured steps but adapted for the virtual setting.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Decisions about which methods to use are collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow for quicker follow-ups between appointments. It also lets people try skills in real-life settings and bring those experiences back into sessions to review and adjust.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ashley commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and addiction-related struggles.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a strengths-based, practical style that focuses on small steps and steady support. Therapy is collaborative and goal-oriented.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of professional experience working with people who face trauma, parenting challenges, addictions, and mood concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC-MHSP credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider, and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options with the platform or before booking.
How does cost work 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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.