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Dr. Ashley Velasquez, Psychologist
Maryland
Psychologist - Anxiety and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Ashley
Dr. Ashley Velasquez is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland with 12 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also helps those dealing with relationship and family concerns, bipolar mood issues, anger, and career-related strain.
Her approach is practical and focused on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to help people try new ways of responding to old problems. Sessions emphasize clear steps and small experiments to test what works in daily life.
Ashley treats a range of personal and interpersonal concerns such as communication problems, commitment issues, body image, social anxiety, workplace stress, and challenges that affect young adults. She also addresses issues tied to divorce, forgiveness, and first responder stresses. She frames these topics in straightforward language and practical tasks rather than abstract theory.
She sees clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Initial meetings typically clarify goals and set simple, doable steps. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted based on what helps.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and subscription details when they complete the intake questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Dr. Velasquez uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then tries practical exercises to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns and focuses on testing what works in everyday life.She also integrates Mindfulness Therapy, teaching simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase clarity. Motivational Interviewing is used when motivation or ambivalence is a barrier, helping people weigh options and find their own reasons to change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose strategies that match their goals and preferences, and will adjust methods as progress is tracked.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or offering sessions that work around work and family schedules.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, bipolar mood issues, anger, and career-related problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test new ways of responding through small experiments and practical steps.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with a wide range of personal and interpersonal concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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