- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
About Ashley
Dr. Ashley Velasquez is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland with 12 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and the challenges of life transitions. She also focuses on relationship concerns, career stress, bipolar and other mood-related issues, and young adult issues.
Dr. Velasquez invites clients to talk about practical problems and small steps forward. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what is happening now. She draws on approaches that help people change unhelpful thoughts, build motivation, and use mindful awareness to manage difficult feelings.
Her work often covers communication problems, commitment challenges, body image concerns, and social anxiety. She also addresses complex topics such as personality and mood disorders, forgiveness, and navigating non-monogamous relationships. Practical skills for workplace stress and first responder pressures are part of her repertoire.
In sessions she helps people clarify goals, try small experiments, and notice what works. Conversations include checking thinking patterns, practicing grounding or mindfulness, and setting achievable changes between meetings. She encourages a pace that fits each person's life and responsibilities.
Dr. Velasquez accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's matching process. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Velasquez commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices when working with clients online. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavioral changes to see what helps. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and problems with motivation.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept up by them. It can reduce reactivity and help with stress management and mood regulation. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify their goals and strengthen their own reasons to change; it works well when motivation feels stuck.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, values, and daily life. That may mean trying something for a few sessions and adjusting as needed.
The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm available 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. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and mindfulness practices to remote sessions so techniques are practiced between meetings and progress is tracked over time.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and career concerns, and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to address thinking patterns and build small changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mood and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland and practices with that professional designation.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
Yes. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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