Therapist profile
Ashley Kelley, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting
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- Stress and anxiety
- Family problems
- Self esteem work
About Ashley
Ashley Kelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with three years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family-related concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Kelley draws on her background as a special education teacher and school counselor. That prior work gave her practical insight into learning differences and how family and school systems shape behavior. She has worked with neurodiverse people, including those on the autism spectrum, and with people who have intellectual disabilities.
Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods. Kelley uses narrative and person-centered ideas to help people tell their story and notice strengths. She also uses solution-focused and cognitive-behavioral techniques to create concrete steps for change.
She pays attention to family dynamics and parenting concerns, and she supports people dealing with guilt, shame, forgiveness, and self-love. Women facing relationship, career, or mid-life transitions are also listed among the issues she addresses.
Kelley’s sessions tend to be collaborative and practical. Clients work on clearer goals and short-term strategies alongside exploring patterns that keep problems repeating. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Ashley Kelley uses several practical, evidence-informed approaches that can be adapted for online sessions. Narrative techniques focus on how a person’s story is told and help identify patterns that matter; this is useful for family concerns and understanding recurring conflicts. Cognitive-behavioral ideas emphasize noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety or low mood. Solution-focused strategies concentrate on short-term goals and clear steps to change a specific problem.Choosing the best approach is a shared process. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. If something does not feel helpful, they adjust the plan together.
The profile did not specify session delivery methods, so confirm the exact online formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins between appointments. Some people find video sessions better for face-to-face interaction, while audio or brief sessions can work when time is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Ask about current session options when you schedule so you can pick what fits your day.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like guilt, shame, and forgiveness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-focused, combining narrative, person-centered, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-informed ideas.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds three years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with a range of concerns and populations connected to schools and community settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are arranged.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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