- Stress and anxiety
- Coping skills
- Young adult issues
About Ashley
Ashley Lesperance is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults who feel overwhelmed, stressed, burned out, or who are struggling to adjust to life changes. She also addresses concerns like anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, grief, depression, and issues common to young adults.
Ashley focuses on practical steps in sessions. She helps people build coping skills, set healthier boundaries, and increase confidence. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented, aimed at making daily life feel more manageable.
Clients can expect short-term problem solving and longer work when needed. Ashley draws on client-centered methods to keep the work focused on each person's needs. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and to practice different responses.
Her work also includes solution-focused techniques that identify small changes with immediate impact. This often suits people who want concrete strategies for work stress, relationship communication, or life transitions. She pays attention to caregiver stress, codependency, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.
Ashley speaks English and practices from New York. Her approach is collaborative - she and the client set goals and check progress. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Ashley uses client-centered work to keep sessions focused on each person's concerns. That means conversations center on what the client brings and the therapist reflects and asks questions to clarify goals and priorities.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. CBT helps with anxiety, low mood, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning by teaching straightforward strategies and practice exercises.
Solution-focused methods are used to identify small, practical changes clients can try between sessions. This is helpful for people who want tangible steps for stress, workplace issues, or relationship communication.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Ashley will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then adapt the focus over time. Clients often try different techniques to see what fits best.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, and caregiving by cutting travel and allowing check-ins during breaks. Some approaches, like short solution-focused check-ins, can be a good match for a tighter schedule while CBT-style work may involve longer practice between meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New York, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, depression, relationship strain, and life changes. Young adult issues and workplace stress are specifically noted.
How would sessions feel or proceed?
Sessions are practical and conversation-based. Expect a mix of listening, goal setting, and skill practice for daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working with adults on the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMHC in New York and LPC in Virginia and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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