- Addictions
- Anxiety and depression
- CBT and DBT
About Ashley
Ashley Maag is a Tennessee licensed professional counselor with an LPC-MHSP credential and four years of clinical experience. She focuses on concerns common in early adulthood, including addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and career and life transitions. Ashley writes plainly about helping people who feel stuck after a change or who are coping with trauma, grief, or mood challenges.
She approaches sessions in a straightforward way. Conversations start with what matters most now and then look at small, practical steps. Techniques come from client-centered work and cognitive-behavioral tools to help identify thought patterns and try new behaviors. Mindfulness and DBT skills are used when people need ways to manage strong feelings in the moment.
Ashley also brings motivational interviewing strategies when clients are weighing change, such as reducing substance use or making a career move. She pays attention to family of origin issues, attachment questions, and stresses that come from caregiving or chronic health concerns. She notes experience with LGBT concerns and with people managing ADHD and co-occurring conditions.
In sessions she listens, teaches, and offers practical skills people can use between meetings. The focus is on clear steps rather than abstract talk. People looking for help with relationships, coping with life changes, or managing mood and addiction often choose this practical approach.
Her background includes work with trauma, adjustment to disability, and addiction. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How her approaches fit with online work
Ashley commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can speak openly about what matters. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors, helping people test new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety or mood symptoms.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotions feel overwhelming. DBT skills teach practical ways to tolerate distress, improve emotion regulation, and strengthen interpersonal effectiveness. These approaches are useful for concerns like addiction, relationship conflict, and coping with life changes.
Figuring out which method helps most is a collaborative process. Ashley works with each person to choose strategies that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as needs change.
Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit around school, work, or caregiving commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. When considering online sessions think about what will help you attend regularly, such as a quieter space, a break at work, or not having to be on camera.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Ashley work with?
She addresses addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and life transitions among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Sessions are practical and client-centered, using clear techniques like CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness to manage emotions and change habits.
How much experience does she have?
Ashley holds four years of professional work experience as a counselor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC-MHSP licensed in Tennessee.
What languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions structured and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How does cost and starting therapy work?
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