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Ashley Johnson, LPC
Alabama
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Ashley
Ashley Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama with six years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship stress, self-esteem struggles, and everyday life pressures.
She uses straightforward, practical techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on skills for managing emotions, coping with change, and reducing urges tied to drug or alcohol use. Ashley also addresses intimacy concerns and issues tied to gender identity and HIV/AIDS when those topics come up.
Her approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), alongside attachment-focused work and client-centered methods. That means sessions include identifying patterns, trying small behavior changes, and talking about values and relationships. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills may be used for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Ashley describes herself as a guide rather than an expert who tells people what to do. She helps clients set concrete goals, practice coping skills between meetings, and track what does or does not work. The focus is on clear, doable steps rather than long abstract explanations.
People who start with her complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
How Ashley integrates common approaches in online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and habit-related problems like substance use. ACT emphasizes values and committed actions, helping people notice difficult thoughts while choosing actions that align with what matters to them. Attachment-based work looks at relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current trust and intimacy, which can help with relationship and communication problems.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client will talk through goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps. That collaborative process helps narrow down whether skill-focused CBT exercises, values-based ACT work, or attachment-focused sessions are the best match.
The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists often adapt homework, skills practice, and in-session role plays to an online setting so sessions stay practical and focused on real-life change.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps people with anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, self-esteem, anger, and coping with life changes.
How does she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and skill-based. She focuses on noticing patterns, trying small changes, and setting clear goals.
What experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC practicing in Alabama.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost structured?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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