Ashley Lawrence, LPCC | Therapist in Ohio

Client-centered care
Skills-based tools
Trauma-informed approach

About Ashley

Ashley Lawrence is an Ohio-licensed counselor with 17 years of experience helping people navigate relationship strain, trauma, grief, depression, and major life changes. She encourages clients to build on their own strengths and sees taking the first step toward therapy as an act of courage.

Her approach centers on listening deeply and helping people tell their story in a way that feels true to them. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, not just talking about feelings. She works together with clients to set realistic goals and small, manageable changes.

Ashley draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking, Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotional regulation skills, and Mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness. She also uses client-centered principles to keep the conversation grounded in each person’s values and priorities.

Over her career she has supported people facing abandonment, codependency, chronic illness, caregiving stress, blended family challenges, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder. She also addresses communication problems, anger, body image, and coping after separation or loss.

Therapy with Ashley aims to make daily life feel more manageable. She partners with clients to develop tools they can use between sessions, and she adjusts strategies as needs change. To begin, she invites people to take a concrete first step toward scheduling and matching to a session.

How Ashley Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online

Ashley often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns, which can reduce worry and improve mood. CBT is practical and goal oriented, making it useful for depression, anxiety, and everyday problems.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal communication. DBT techniques are helpful when emotions feel overwhelming or when communication repeatedly breaks down.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and together you will decide which methods fit best. This collaborative process allows strategies to be adjusted as progress is made.

Session format details were not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow quicker check-ins when life feels hectic. Many people find remote sessions let them practice skills between appointments and bring real-life examples into the conversation.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ashley commonly help address?

She helps with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, among other issues listed in her focus areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical, using listening, goal-setting, and hands-on skills so clients can apply what they learn between sessions.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 17 years of professional work experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

She holds the LPCC credential and practices in Ohio. Please note the credential is shown exactly as provided.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is listed as accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start therapy with this clinician?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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