Ashley McGarity, LMHC | Therapist in Florida

Focus on relationships
Practical skills
Values and meaning

About Ashley

Ashley McGarity is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and life changes. She brings a calm, practical approach to sessions and encourages people to find clearer direction and stronger day-to-day coping skills. Ashley emphasizes self-advocacy and supports each person in discovering what matters to them.

She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. That helps when someone wants to understand why they react a certain way in relationships or feel stuck repeating old cycles. Ashley also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and build realistic, changeable habits.

Ashley prefers to tailor work to each person rather than use a single approach for everyone. She helps clients set concrete goals, practice new communication and boundary skills, and develop routines that fit their life. Her work often addresses issues such as codependency, self-esteem, grief, parenting stress, and coping after trauma.

With five years of clinical experience in Florida, Ashley combines practical skills training with space to reflect on meaning and values. She aims to help people become more confident in who they are and clearer about what they want from relationships and life. If someone is ready to explore changes, she offers steady guidance and everyday tools to move forward.

How Ashley’s approaches work in online therapy

Attachment-based work pays attention to how early bonds shape current relationships. It helps people see why they may feel anxious, distant, or overly dependent with others and supports changes in how they relate. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and building practical skills to manage daily life. Emotionally-focused ideas guide attention to emotional experiences in the moment and can help people name feelings and practice clearer communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ashley works together with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and daily routines. She blends reflection about meaning and values with concrete skill practice so clients can try changes between sessions and report what helps.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel, and make shorter check-ins possible when needed. Speak with the therapist during the matching steps to discuss scheduling and what will work best for your situation.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ashley help with?

Ashley works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career strain, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends attachment-based work, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral strategies to create practical steps and clearer understanding of patterns and values.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

She is a licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin sessions?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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