- CBT methods
- Mindfulness therapy
- Motivational interviewing
About Ashley
Dr. Ashley Velasquez is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland with 12 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, and anger. Her practice also includes support for relationship and career concerns and issues faced by LGBT clients.
She approaches sessions by treating clients as experts on their own lives. Conversations focus on practical steps and building on existing strengths. She talks through specific patterns that cause frustration or resentment and looks for small, realistic changes people can try between sessions.
Dr. Velasquez uses straightforward techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thinking, experiment with new responses, and find motivation to try different behaviors. Sessions often include brief exercises to practice outside of the appointment.
Her work can include addressing communication problems, control issues, and workplace stress. She also supports people facing mood and personality concerns, body image struggles, and the fallout of separation or divorce. First responder issues and challenges in non-monogamous relationships are noted areas of focus.
People who prefer clear, goal-oriented conversations may find this approach useful. Her style emphasizes practical strategies for handling strong emotions and improving day-to-day functioning. Prospective clients should confirm current session options when they schedule a first meeting.
How her approaches translate to online care
Dr. Velasquez draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT tends to focus on clear, concrete steps that can be practiced between sessions and tracked over time.She also uses mindfulness therapy to teach brief attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity to strong feelings. Motivational interviewing is part of her work when people need help finding reasons to change and building practical goals.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. She will work with the client to choose which approaches to try based on the persons goals, preferences, and what actually feels doable in daily life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the options when you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let clients practice skills in real-life settings and bring concrete examples to the conversation.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults who struggle with temper, workplace frustration, building resentment, and living with someone elses anger. Anger is listed alongside stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented, using clear steps and short exercises. She emphasizes noticing thinking patterns and trying new responses.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and life changes.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland and practices with that credential in the United States.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the available session options when you schedule.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.