Therapist profile
Ashley Ferguson, LPC
LPC in South Carolina - Stress and Addictions
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- CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Communication skills
About Ashley
Ashley Ferguson is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in South Carolina with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief, anger, and depression. She also focuses on communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, panic attacks, isolation and self-love.
Ashley frames clients as the experts in their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions are straightforward and practical. She uses conversation and goal-setting to help people find clearer next steps when life feels overwhelming.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address thinking patterns and readiness for change. That means working on thoughts and behavior that feed anxiety or low mood, and talking through motivation when substance use or difficult habits are involved.
People can expect direct, paced work on everyday problems like parenting stress, family tension, or handling loss. Ashley aims to help clients practice new skills between sessions to make small changes stick.
She has clinical experience with anger management and addiction-related concerns alongside broader life transitions. Sessions tend to focus on short-term, practical tools and on making decisions that fit each person's life and goals.
How sessions work
Approach-driven online sessions and practical tools
Ashley often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that worsen anxiety, depression, or panic. CBT includes learning simple skills to reframe thinking and to practice new behaviors step by step.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing when a client is weighing change, especially around substance use or habits. That approach focuses on exploring personal reasons for change and strengthening a person's own motivation rather than pushing a plan at them.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashley will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining techniques or shifting focus over time as goals evolve.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy home life and reducing travel time so brief check-ins are easier to schedule. Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to practice tools in everyday settings and to follow up on small, concrete goals between meetings.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, self-esteem, grief, anger, depression, and related concerns such as communication problems and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused work that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address thoughts, behaviors, and readiness for change.
How much experience does she have?
Ashley has seven years of professional work experience in counseling roles.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in South Carolina as an LPC.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she provide?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
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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