- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship communication
- Attachment issues
About Ashley
Ashley McGarity is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are managing anxiety, stress, addiction concerns, trauma, relationship questions, parenting strain, grief, and changes that come with life transitions. Ashley also lists blended family issues among her focus areas.
Ashley uses straightforward, practical conversations to address problems. She helps clients identify patterns that come from earlier relationships and notice how those patterns show up now. From there she introduces skills and strategies people can try between sessions to manage emotions and improve communication. Sessions focus on skill practice, clearer communication, and building routines that fit everyday life. Ashley talks clients through setting boundaries, handling loyalty conflicts, and learning steady ways to cope with stress and anxiety. She also addresses concerns like abandonment, adoption and foster care history, body image, and caregiving strain. Her style is practical and client-led. People leave sessions with concrete steps to try, and a plan for what to work on next. To begin, the site’s matching process and scheduling tools guide people toward their first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how earlier relationship experiences shape current expectations and reactions. Online sessions can use this approach to notice patterns in how someone connects, and then practice different responses to reduce repeated conflicts or withdrawal.Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. In an online session that means time spent naming concerns, clarifying goals, and choosing small experiments the client can try between meetings.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aims at identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing behavior changes. Online sessions can include short skill coaching, thought records, and step-by-step behavioral plans to try during the week.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit goals, preferences, and everyday life. That may mean mixing attachment ideas, CBT exercises, and emotionally-focused practices over several appointments.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will best fit your routine and what practical arrangements would work for you.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues among her focus areas and helps with related concerns like loyalty conflicts, co-parenting strain, and stepfamily communication.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She combines attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques to teach practical skills and clearer communication.
How much experience does she have working with adults?
She has five years of experience as a clinician working with adult concerns including anxiety, trauma, addictions, and relationship issues.
What credential and location are listed for this clinician?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices professionally in that state.
In what language are sessions offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available with this therapist?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule a first appointment?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.