- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship challenges
- CBT and ACT methods
About Ashley
Ashley Longabaugh-Cantos is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Ashley also addresses concerns related to adoption and foster care, attachment, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and other related issues.
She prefers straightforward conversation and uses practical tools in sessions. Clients can expect real discussion about immediate problems and steps to try between meetings. Ashley draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered techniques to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
Her background includes working with people coming from difficult circumstances and those rebuilding after big transitions. She has lived overseas and has personal experience with life changes that often follow military family life. These experiences shape how she approaches practical problems like relocating, shifting roles, and restarting routines.
Ashley integrates mindfulness and motivational interviewing when useful to help people clarify values and stay motivated for small changes. She sometimes uses humor and everyday language to ease tension and keep sessions focused on what matters most. Pets may occasionally appear during virtual sessions.
People reading this who are navigating the shift into adulthood - leaving home, starting work, or adjusting after school - may find her approach useful for sorting priorities, managing anxiety, and planning next steps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with what matters. It helps people who feel stuck by clarifying values and taking small, practical steps toward them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers tools to test and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase focus during stressful moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashley will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first, based on current needs and preferences. That decision can shift over time as goals change and progress is made.
Session format details were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let someone join from a quieter setting or use audio-only meetings if bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits can help people balance therapy with study, work, or caregiving responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on clear steps and tools to try between sessions. She uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered work.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings with people facing a range of life stresses and transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she practices in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats were not listed in the provided information.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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 your first session.
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