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Ashley Ferguson, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed counselor - Anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Goal focused work
About Ashley
Ashley Ferguson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with seven years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, and low self-esteem. Ashley also supports clients dealing with grief, anger, depression, and life changes.
Ashley uses clear, goal-focused methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to set practical steps and build motivation. Sessions tend to focus on small, doable changes rather than jargon or long lectures.
In early meetings she listens to what matters most and helps set concrete goals. That can mean spotting thought patterns that increase anxiety or mapping out actions that reduce cravings and improve communication. Homework and short experiments between sessions are often part of the work.
Ashley pays attention to how stress and relationships affect everyday functioning. She helps people practice new ways of talking and acting in real situations. Progress is tracked with clear steps so clients can see what has changed.
Her approach is direct and structured, aimed at producing practical skills people can use right away. People who want to try focused, action-oriented work tend to find this style useful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How CBT and Motivational Interviewing work in online sessions
CBT focuses on spotting the thoughts and behaviors that keep a problem going and testing small changes to see if things get different. In practice this means identifying thought patterns, trying new responses in daily life, and using short exercises between sessions to build new habits.Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they want and strengthens the motivation to take steps toward it. It’s useful when someone feels stuck about change, such as working on substance use, starting treatment, or committing to new routines.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences together and recommend which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as treatment progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into their day because they can avoid travel time, fit a brief check-in during a break, or reduce the need for lengthy commutes. Online work also makes it simple to pursue structured CBT exercises between meetings and to review progress over time.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, grief, anger, depression, and life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to build practical skills that change feelings and behavior over time.
What other therapeutic style does she use?
She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find and strengthen their own reasons for change and to boost readiness for action.
How much experience does she have?
Ashley has seven years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the next steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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