- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Emotional regulation skills
About Erica
Erica Ashley is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Louisiana with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, addiction, grief, relationship and family concerns. Erica describes a strengths-based, client-centered style that focuses on clear goals and practical steps.
She favors straightforward talk and problem solving. Sessions look at what is working for a person and where frustration or resentment builds. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and from dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotional regulation skills. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change.
Erica also draws on eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for people carrying trauma or overwhelming memories. EMDR is used to reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions so daily life feels more manageable. She combines approaches to match what a person wants to address and how fast they want to move.
Her style emphasizes respect and a focus on strengths rather than blame. Clients set goals together and work toward concrete solutions like communication strategies, impulse control techniques, and relapse prevention plans. Erica notes that trust takes time and that building a working plan is a step-by-step process.
She encourages people who are tired of losing their temper or living with ongoing tension to consider structured, skills-based work. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and ask about the methods they prefer.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building goals together. Online sessions follow the same principle: the therapist helps identify strengths and priorities and then chooses techniques that fit the client's needs. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In an online session this can look like keeping thought records, practicing new responses, and reviewing homework between visits. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills. DBT skills can be taught in short, focused online sessions and practiced during the week to reduce impulsive reactions. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked so the plan stays useful. The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy life and making it easier to keep regular check-ins. If you prefer specific session formats, confirm them before booking since the biography did not list formats. Many people find that online work lets them use worksheets, practice skills between sessions, and schedule brief check-ins when needed.Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She works with people who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, and tension in close relationships. Anger is listed among the common concerns she addresses.
What is her general therapy approach?
Her work is client-centered and strength-focused, with goal-setting and practical problem solving. She integrates CBT and DBT techniques to teach thinking and emotion skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of counseling experience working with issues like depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, and family problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Louisiana.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original information did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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.