- CBT methods
- Solution-Focused work
- Relationship support
About Ashley
Ashley Whitley is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Texas with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on issues like stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, depression, and young adult concerns. She also addresses parenting, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, addiction-related struggles, and compassion fatigue.
Ashley uses straightforward, goal-oriented methods. She offers Solution-Focused Therapy to help people build practical steps and small, achievable changes. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going and to try different ways of responding.
In sessions she works on concrete problems such as coping with life changes, improving intimacy and relationship patterns, managing anger, and navigating guilt or shame. She helps people who are trying to find direction after school or a career change, and those dealing with social anxiety or the stress that comes with early adulthood.
Ashley also has experience supporting veterans and first responders and addresses issues related to mood disorders, self-harm, and disruptive mood symptoms. She will talk through ways to build self-efficacy and practical supports that fit day-to-day life.
Her approach is direct and action-focused. She encourages small experiments between sessions and reviews what works and what does not. If you want clear steps and a partner in planning next moves, she frames therapy around attainable changes and regular check-ins.
How her approaches translate to online work
Ashley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test the thoughts that keep stress and anxiety active. CBT often involves identifying unhelpful thinking, trying alternative responses, and practicing new behaviors between sessions. It can be useful for mood issues, anxiety, and day-to-day coping.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy which zeroes in on small, practical changes. This method focuses on goals, what’s already working, and simple steps to move forward. It suits people who want concrete progress and short-term planning.
Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the early work. Ashley will collaborate with each person to decide which approach or combination fits their needs and goals. She checks in about how exercises and steps feel and adjusts plans as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find online sessions helpful for keeping momentum while balancing school, work, and day-to-day life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address for young adults?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, feeling lost after school, and other young adult issues listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She blends Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to set small goals and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ashley has four years of experience working with the concerns noted in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT, holding a Texas LMFT credential, and is located in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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