- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Blended family issues
About Erica
Erica Ashley is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Louisiana with 20 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, anger, and a range of family and relationship concerns. Her practice also includes blended family issues and other parenting and family stressors.
Erica uses a client-centered approach that begins by focusing on each person's strengths. She listens without judgement and helps clients set clear, practical goals. Sessions aim to break down problems into manageable steps and look for solutions that fit daily life.
She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical behavior methods are used when emotional regulation and coping skills are needed. She also uses EMDR for trauma-related work and motivational interviewing when people are struggling with change.
Erica has worked with people who face co-occurring issues like addiction and mood disorders, and she offers support for grief, self-esteem, body image, and impulses that cause problems. Her background includes helping clients who are managing life transitions and relationship tensions, including concerns that come up in blended households.
Her approach is practical and goal-focused. Clients can expect straightforward conversation, pacing that matches their needs, and steps they can try between sessions. Sessions are conducted in English and are centered on what the client wants to work on.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Erica uses client-centered therapy to focus on what matters most to the client. That means sessions begin by listening and identifying priorities, then working on steps that feel doable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when clients need tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills are practical and can be practiced between sessions to handle day-to-day situations in a blended household or during co-parenting interactions. The therapist and client decide together which approach or combination will best fit the client's goals and preferences.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce time spent traveling. This can help with attending regular check-ins during work breaks, keeping sessions brief when needed, or continuing care during life transitions. Confirm the specific session formats before booking, since the profile does not list them, and plan with the therapist how to structure appointments so they fit into everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, anger, and various family and relationship concerns including blended family issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She practices a client-centered style that focuses on strengths and collaborative goal setting, using practical steps to address problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, behavioral, and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Louisiana.
Can I work with her in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the available formats are not specified in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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.