- Anxiety management
- Anger regulation
- CBT and ACT
About Ashley
Ashley Brinkman is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, practicing in Minnesota with six years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, and anger. Ashley also supports people facing major life transitions and those managing symptoms related to ADHD and bipolar concerns.
Her work focuses on clear, practical conversations. She uses straightforward tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to break unhelpful patterns. Sessions often look at thoughts and behaviors that keep frustration and resentment active, and then test small changes that can reduce flare-ups.
Ashley pays attention to relationship patterns and communication problems. She helps clients notice how reactions build over time and practice alternatives that reduce conflict. When people feel stuck by perfectionism, rumination, or obsessional thinking, she offers structured steps to lessen their impact.
She also supports people coping with trauma, post-traumatic stress, panic, and obsessive-compulsive challenges. Practical skills and repeated practice are a common part of the work, not just discussion. Ashley aims for realistic plans people can try between sessions.
Conversations are arranged around the client’s goals and what is workable in their life. People who want direct feedback, clear homework, and a focus on changing everyday patterns tend to find this style helpful. Sessions are conducted in English in Minnesota.
How ACT and CBT are used in online work
Ashley uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them. ACT emphasizes values and small actions that move a person toward what matters, which can reduce anger and resentment over time.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that feed stress and outbursts. CBT breaks those patterns into manageable steps and offers practical experiments to test new responses to triggering situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ashley will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and daily life to decide which methods to emphasize. That decision is collaborative and can shift as the work progresses.
The online arrangement for sessions should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Ask about the session options available and how they fit your routine. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit around work, childcare, or other commitments and appreciate being able to schedule shorter check-ins when needed.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Ashley works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, anger, and life changes. She also supports people with ADHD, bipolar concerns, trauma, and related issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and conversational, using tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing new skills between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience working as a therapist. That experience includes work with anger, communication problems, and coping with major life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Minnesota Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on where you are located.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.