- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Practical emotion tools
About Ashley
Ashley Stevens is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in West Virginia with seven years working in clinical settings. She helps people managing stress, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, depression, and major life changes. She speaks English and works with adults who want practical ways to handle strong emotions.
Ashley uses straightforward talking and skill practice in sessions. She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and actions, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to build coping skills for intense feelings. Sessions focus on small steps that can change how someone reacts in tense moments.
She prefers an interactive style that mixes discussion with exercises you can try between appointments. That might include tracking moods, testing new ways of responding, and rehearsing what to say when frustration rises. The goal is better control over temper and less fallout with people at home or work.
Ashley keeps explanations plain and gives tools that fit day-to-day life. She also adjusts pacing and focus as issues come up, so the work feels manageable. People leave sessions with specific strategies to practice before the next meeting.
Her background includes clinical work using CBT and DBT approaches. If someone wants to start, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the approach feels.
How Ashley uses CBT and DBT online
Ashley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts that make anger worse and to test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT sessions often include simple worksheets, thought records, and planned experiments to try between meetings.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for managing intense feelings. DBT skills include emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when frustration builds. These skills are practiced in-session and as short exercises at home.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ashley discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed. She works together with clients to pick which skills to prioritize and how to pace practice so progress fits daily life.
Confirm current session formats before booking. The practical advantages of online work often include easier scheduling, shorter check-ins that fit a break at work, and the ability to practice skills in real-life settings shortly after a session. Ask about the exact session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know what will be offered.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps people who lose their temper with loved ones, get stuck in resentment, or feel overwhelmed by someone else's anger.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is interactive and practical, combining conversation with exercises and skill practice between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in clinical settings as an LPC in West Virginia.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, based in West Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does billing work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.