- Relationship problems
- Parenting support
- Trauma-informed care
About Ashley
Ashley Barkley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with relationship issues, family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and young adult issues.
Barkley began her career supporting children and families involved in foster care and family reunification. That work gave her hands-on experience with court processes and parenting challenges that persist after placement changes. She later worked as a school counselor, which expanded her understanding of how young people cope in group and academic settings.
Her early academic background includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in philosophy and a Master of Education in Community Counseling from the University of Oklahoma. Those studies inform how she thinks about relationships, development, and behavior in everyday life.
In sessions she draws on several approaches to help people make practical changes. She uses elements of client-centered work to focus on what matters to the individual. Cognitive behavioral tools are used to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way. Trauma-focused methods are applied when past events continue to affect daily functioning.
Barkley has supported people through large life transitions, the strain of parenting, healing after loss, and challenges around attention and mood. She often helps clients break down problems into manageable steps and build clearer communication habits. To start, she asks straightforward questions about current concerns and goals, then outlines simple strategies to try between sessions.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's concerns and preferences. It involves open conversation and active listening to learn what matters most and to guide the pace of work. This approach helps when someone needs supportive reflection and clearer goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is about spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often includes short exercises or homework to practice new skills between meetings and can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and attention-related challenges.
Trauma-focused work addresses the effects of past events that continue to cause distress. It uses careful, paced techniques to reduce how strongly those memories interfere with daily life and relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, experiment with methods, and adjust based on how helpful they prove. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits the client's needs and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a school or work day, require less travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. The emphasis is on practical ways to fit therapy into everyday life rather than on a single rigid format.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, stress and mood problems including anxiety and depression, ADHD, and issues common to young adults.
How would she approach work with me?
Her style blends client-centered conversation with practical techniques. She may use cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and trauma-focused methods when past events are affecting present life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience in counseling, including work with families involved in foster care and time as a school counselor.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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