- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Yolanda
Yolanda "Leah" Ashton is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky with 11 years of experience in the mental health field. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, relationship concerns, addictions, ADHD, and related struggles. Sessions are conducted in English and Tagalog.
Leah keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She helps clients talk through what is happening now and figure out small steps that can reduce tension and improve day-to-day functioning. She also addresses issues like sleep, eating concerns, intimacy-related problems, and career stress when they come up.
Her background includes a range of clinical roles over more than a decade, where she supported people coping with life changes, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and family conflict. She has worked with matters such as attachment issues, blended family challenges, and caregiver stress. This experience informs how she approaches complex or overlapping concerns.
Leah uses several common therapeutic approaches to guide sessions, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She draws from these methods to help clients set goals and try practical strategies between meetings.
People who meet with Leah can expect a collaborative style that focuses on clear steps and measurable change. She will help identify which tools fit each person’s situation and preferences. Practical problem solving and regular check-ins are part of how she works.
How her approaches translate to online work
Leah commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and experimenting with new behaviors to reduce stress and anger. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help lower reactivity and improve sleep and focus.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and shape sessions around each person’s goals, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set concrete, short-term objectives. Leah treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss options and adjust methods based on the client’s needs and preferences so the work fits real life.
If you plan to meet online, confirm the current session formats before booking. The main practical advantage of online sessions is flexibility - they can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, handle quick check-ins, or continue care when travel or scheduling would otherwise interrupt it. Some formats may use less bandwidth or allow sessions without video when that helps someone participate. Discuss format options during the initial scheduling step to choose what works best.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English, Tagalog
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, ADHD, and related life challenges.
What is her therapy style?
Leah uses a practical, collaborative approach drawing on Client-Centered methods, CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.
How long has she practiced?
She has 11 years of professional experience in the mental health and wellness field.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Kentucky LPCC and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and 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.