- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
- DBT skills
About Ashley
Dr. Ashley Sutton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, anger, mood concerns, relationship strain, grief, trauma and other life changes. She also focuses on issues such as codependency, communication problems, domestic violence, first responder concerns, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Her style is practical and goal-focused. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused approaches to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try different behaviors. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered work, and existential ideas when they fit the problem at hand.
In sessions she guides clients to spot triggers, test new coping strategies, and build skills for managing strong feelings. Conversations often include concrete exercises, skill practice, and steps to try between meetings. The aim is to make changes that feel manageable in day-to-day life.
Sutton has worked in correctional facilities, residential treatment settings, and private practice. That variety has shaped a straightforward clinical approach that values real-world problem solving. She prefers collaborative work that uses a person’s existing strengths to support change.
People who want clear techniques for handling anger, anxiety or mood symptoms will find practical tools and focused conversations. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to lay out goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Sutton commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying and testing thoughts that lead to unhelpful reactions, and it is often used for anger, anxiety, panic, and mood problems. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling intense moments without acting on them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to choose which methods fit the goals, preferences, and the specific problems they want to address. That process can include trying different strategies and checking what helps most in daily life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow focused skill practice between meetings. It can also let someone use shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations when that better suits their schedule or comfort. The therapist and client decide together what will work best for their situation.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, using CBT and Solution-Focused methods with DBT and client-centered elements when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience in correctional settings, residential treatment, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; 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.