Profile / United States
Ashley Carmichael, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Ashley
Ashley Carmichael is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with three years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem.
Ashley uses straightforward conversation to identify the thoughts and habits that keep problems going. She listens to what matters most to each person and focuses on practical steps that can change daily patterns. Sessions look at unhelpful thinking, coping strategies, and small behavior changes to test what works.
Her background includes work with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, attachment issues, and social anxiety and phobia. She also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, and building self-love. That range often means combining goal-focused work with support for upsetting memories or relationship strain.
Ashley draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to set clear, short-term goals. She also uses client-centered methods and mindfulness practices to help people notice their experience and try new responses. Motivational interviewing can be used when making changes feels especially hard.
People who choose her typically want a practical, structured approach. She encourages small experiments between sessions and checks what helps. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session to create a plan together.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Ashley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on clear, short-term goals and practical exercises to change patterns that cause anxiety or low mood.She also incorporates client-centered techniques, which means the therapist follows the person's concerns and priorities and offers reflective listening to help clarify what matters. Mindfulness therapy is used to build awareness of bodily sensations and moment-to-moment thoughts, which can reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ashley will review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what the client finds useful. This is a collaborative process that balances goal-focused practice with listening to immediate concerns.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Ask about the available session types when you begin the matching questionnaire. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can schedule appointments around work or family responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is practical and structured, using CBT and solution-focused steps alongside client-centered listening and mindfulness.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a practicing clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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