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Ashley Martin-Ibarra, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - Anxiety and Addiction support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Ashley
Ashley Martin-Ibarra is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, anger, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, self-esteem, career shifts, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
She uses clear, practical methods in sessions. Conversations focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits. She helps people try new ways of reacting and coping, and she offers direction when motivation feels low.
Her background includes work in private practice, a community mental health center, a behavioral health hospital, and adult and juvenile probation departments. That variety means she has experience with substance use concerns and with people who have experienced trauma or self-harming behaviors.
Ashley integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and solution-focused techniques. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when they fit a person's goals. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal oriented, with practical skills and steps to practice between meetings.
She supports people handling blended family problems, codependency, communication breakdowns, infidelity, and co-occurring conditions. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and clear skills-building so people can manage symptoms and make choices that work better for daily life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Many of her core methods adapt well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is about spotting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and trying small experiments to change them; it suits anxiety, depression, and coping skills work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities, using listening and questions to clarify goals and decide next steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, emotion regulation, and relationship problems.Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will work with the person to match methods to current needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming one path fits everyone. That means starting with problems you want to change and testing what helps in real life.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy around work, school, or caregiving, and keeping progress moving when travel or scheduling is difficult. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. The focus online is the same as in person - learning skills, planning practice between meetings, and using sessions as a regular place to review progress and adjust strategies.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and a range of relationship and family issues including parenting and blended family concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test different ways of responding. Sessions include skill practice and short experiments to change patterns.
What is her clinical background?
She has 15 years of experience across private practice, community mental health, a behavioral health hospital, and probation settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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