- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- English and Tagalog
About Yolanda
Yolanda "Leah" Ashton is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky with 11 years of experience in mental health. She focuses on common struggles that affect young adults, such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and life changes. Leah works in English and Tagalog and notes she does not accept international clients.
Leah has a broad clinical background and lists areas she helps people with, including ADHD, addictions, intimacy and sexual issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, career concerns, and coping with major life transitions. She also addresses family conflict, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and loneliness. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, body image, immigration issues, and finding life purpose.
Her day-to-day approach centers on client-centered principles and practical strategies. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns, and Mindfulness techniques to help reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy also appear in her toolkit for goal-oriented work.
Leah describes her work as a collaborative process. She invites straightforward conversations about what feels hard and what people want to change. Sessions tend to focus on concrete steps, coping techniques, and short-term goals alongside deeper personal reflection.
People considering working with Leah should expect clear, direct conversation about their concerns and options. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching flow to choose an online therapy option and schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what someone says to help them feel understood and clarify goals. It is useful when someone needs space to talk through big life decisions or family tensions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating difficulties, and managing attention challenges.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and grounding skills to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation. It can help with stress, grief responses, and coping during major life changes.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Leah will work together with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean starting with short-term problem-solving or moving into deeper reflective work over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commuting time. Licensed professionals can adapt worksheets, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness practices to work effectively in remote sessions.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English, Tagalog
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and many life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered listening combined with practical methods such as CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience in the mental health and wellness field.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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