Therapist
Ashley Maag
LPC-MHSP
Practical therapy for life changes and recovery
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Step 1
- Focus on addiction
- Skills for emotion
- Mindful motivation
About Ashley
Ashley spends sessions listening and helping people name what feels most urgent. She works alongside clients to set achievable goals and to build daily skills for managing stress and strong emotions. Her approach mixes straightforward talk with tools people can try between sessions.
She uses client-centered methods to keep the work focused on each person's values and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps unpack unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used when managing intense emotions and improving coping strategies.
Ashley also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment to change and to increase moment-to-moment awareness. Over four years she has supported people dealing with complex situations, including adjustment to disability and co-occurring concerns. She encourages questions and collaboration about what will help most.
People who choose Ashley can expect straightforward guidance, practical coping strategies, and a steady focus on progress. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
Step 3
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and working at the client’s pace. It helps people feel understood and decide what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation and distress-tolerance tools that can be practiced between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ashley will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and daily life. That may mean trying a mix of approaches and adjusting as progress is made.
Many people find online therapy easier to fit into a busy day, because sessions can be scheduled without travel and can shorten time away from work or caregiving. Online work also makes it easier to practice skills in real-world routines and to bring examples from daily life into session. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ashley address?
Ashley works with a wide range of issues including addiction, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, ADHD, grief, and challenges related to intellectual disability.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical, combining listening with goal-setting and skills practice from CBT and DBT when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Ashley has four years of professional experience as a Tennessee LPC-MHSP working with individuals on addiction, trauma, adjustment to disability, and mood concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Tennessee as an LPC-MHSP and provides services consistent with that credential in the state.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what's the cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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