- Client-centered focus
- CBT and DBT methods
- Trauma-informed EMDR
About Erica
Erica Ashley is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, addiction, anger, and challenges tied to relationships and family life. Erica lists help for parenting and blended family issues among her areas of focus, and she supports people navigating life changes and questions about purpose.
Her approach centers on client-centered therapy and practical techniques. Erica listens for strengths and builds clear, achievable goals together. She uses evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach skills for managing thoughts, emotions, and impulses.
Erica also draws on EMDR and motivational interviewing where appropriate to address trauma responses or to increase motivation for change. She keeps sessions straightforward and goal-focused, working with people to try out new coping strategies between meetings. Sessions typically involve checking current stressors, practicing tools, and refining action steps.
She has two decades of counseling work in community and clinical settings across Louisiana. That experience includes supporting people with co-occurring concerns, substance use, and persistent mood or anxiety symptoms. Erica emphasizes respect and a strengths-based attitude when helping people sort priorities and set next steps.
Prospective clients should expect a collaborative, direct style that moves from listening to problem-solving. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if the fit feels right.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy is about listening and following the person's priorities. The therapist focuses on strengths, helps set goals, and supports choices people want to make. This approach works well for young adults who need help sorting priorities, relationships, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions use practical exercises and homework to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and symptoms of ADHD that affect daily routines.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT teaches skills for regulating intense emotions and reducing impulsive behavior. DBT exercises include distress tolerance and emotion regulation strategies that are useful for anger, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about their priorities, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Treatment choices are a collaborative decision made from the client's goals and preferences.
Practical benefits of meeting online include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so therapy can work around school or shifts. If you need to know which session formats are available, confirm current options before booking. The focus is on making therapy usable and consistent with everyday life rather than on a single modality.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
Erica works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, anger, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and other life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes strengths and clear goals, together with practical techniques from CBT and DBT.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of counseling experience working in Louisiana settings with a range of mood, anxiety, substance use, and family-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Louisiana and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats and those can vary by therapist.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are billed through a cancel-anytime subscription model.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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