- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-aware care
About Ashley
Ashley Kraskey is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Minnesota. She uses a down-to-earth approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. Ashley aims to make sessions feel relaxed so people can be themselves and make steady progress.
Ashley creates an inviting, laid-back atmosphere where clients can speak openly. Some sessions focus on deep processing of past experiences. Other sessions concentrate on practical skills for daily life and managing emotions.
She brings five years of clinical experience to her work and has supported people navigating parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, and complex situations like adoption and foster care. Ashley also addresses codependency, attachment issues, and substance-related concerns when they arise in a person’s story.
Ashley relies on Client-Centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people move toward change and Narrative Therapy to reframe the stories people tell about themselves.
New clients are invited to ask questions about the process and pace of therapy. The initial steps include completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Ashley emphasizes steady effort and practical steps over quick fixes.
How Ashley’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Ashley draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on each person's priorities and experiences. That approach means sessions start where the person is, with the therapist listening closely and following the client's lead. Motivational Interviewing is used to support change in small, manageable steps; it helps when someone feels unsure about making a new choice or breaking an old pattern.Narrative Therapy is another tool Ashley uses to help people rewrite unhelpful stories they tell about themselves. Together these approaches can help with anxiety, depression, codependency, parenting stress, and trauma-related concerns. The therapist and client decide collaboratively which approach or combination makes the most sense for the person's goals and comfort level.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also let people choose sessions that focus on skills practice, story work, or motivation-building without committing to a single method from the start.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ashley address?
Ashley works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and depression. She also helps people with codependency, attachment issues, substance concerns, and related family or caregiving stress.
What is Ashley's therapeutic style?
Her style is relaxed and client-centered, focusing on what matters most to the person. Sessions mix deep processing with practical skill-building depending on needs.
What experience does Ashley have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, mood difficulties, and neurodiversity such as autism.
Where is Ashley licensed and located?
Ashley holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Minnesota.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with Ashley?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ashley?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.