- Strengths based
- Practical skills
- Experience driven
About Ashley
Ashley Lawrence is an Ohio-licensed counselor with 17 years of professional experience. She helps people facing relationship strain, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and the everyday stress that comes with life changes. She meets people where they are and focuses on strengths they already have.
Her approach centers on listening first. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow a person's lead and create space for their concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical coping tools. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices add skills for handling strong emotions and improving day-to-day functioning.
Ashley also brings experience supporting parenting and family-related challenges, anger and self-esteem struggles, and long-term conditions like chronic pain or bipolar disorder. Other areas she addresses include abandonment, blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
She believes clients are the experts on their lives and that small, steady steps build lasting change. Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-focused, with tools that people can use between meetings. Ashley encourages anyone who feels overwhelmed or stuck to consider reaching out and taking that first step.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations, check-ins on progress, and practical homework when it fits the person's goals. Her style is respectful and direct, helping people find clearer ways to manage emotions and relationships.
Her approach centers on listening first. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow a person's lead and create space for their concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical coping tools. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices add skills for handling strong emotions and improving day-to-day functioning.
Ashley also brings experience supporting parenting and family-related challenges, anger and self-esteem struggles, and long-term conditions like chronic pain or bipolar disorder. Other areas she addresses include abandonment, blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
She believes clients are the experts on their lives and that small, steady steps build lasting change. Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-focused, with tools that people can use between meetings. Ashley encourages anyone who feels overwhelmed or stuck to consider reaching out and taking that first step.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations, check-ins on progress, and practical homework when it fits the person's goals. Her style is respectful and direct, helping people find clearer ways to manage emotions and relationships.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Ashley commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's goals, helping them feel heard and supported as they decide what to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors, teaching practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and manage mood or anxiety.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy ideas and mindfulness practices to build emotional regulation skills and reduce reactivity. These approaches can be especially helpful for people dealing with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or stress from life changes. Determining which mix of methods fits best is a collaborative decision made between the person and the therapist based on needs and goals.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find virtual work helpful because it can fit more easily into a busy schedule, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist will help tailor session pacing and homework so therapy fits into everyday life and supports progress between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ashley work with?
She helps people with relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Her practice also covers parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, and long-term health concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then uses practical skills from approaches like CBT and DBT to address problems.
What is her professional background?
Ashley has 17 years of professional work experience helping people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and depression.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Ohio.
Can non‑US clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.