- Stress and anxiety
- Blended family issues
- Client-centered methods
About Yolanda
Yolanda "Leah" Ashton is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, practicing in Kentucky with 11 years of experience in mental health work. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief, and depression. Leah also lists focus areas such as ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and blended family issues.
Leah keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what a person brings and helps them notice which thoughts and patterns make daily life harder. Conversations often turn toward concrete steps to reduce distress and try different responses between sessions.
She uses tools from several approaches, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, and mindfulness practices. Those tools are meant to help with symptoms like worry, low mood, sleep problems, or trouble managing impulses. Leah also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas when people want short-term plans or help sticking to change.
Leah aims for an open, nonjudgmental setting where people can talk through hard topics. She writes that she does not claim to be an expert on everything, and she works alongside clients to figure out what helps most. Language options include English and Tagalog.
Her listed concerns cover a wide range, from caregiver stress and chronic illness to life purpose and attachment questions. If someone in a blended household needs help sorting roles, routines, or relationships, Leah notes blended family issues among her areas of focus.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Leah uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can make sense of their own thoughts and feelings. This approach helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental place to sort through family roles or personal priorities.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, a hands-on method that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT often includes small, practical experiments and strategies to reduce worry, improve sleep, or change unhelpful reactions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Leah will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try techniques that match their needs and preferences. She aims to adjust the plan if something does not feel useful.
The therapist's biography does not state which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce barriers like travel time. Licensed professionals can use different formats to suit practical needs, and Leah will discuss what works best during the matching and scheduling steps.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English, Tagalog
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief, depression and related concerns listed in her profile, including blended family issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a straightforward, listening-focused approach and applies client-centered methods alongside CBT and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
Leah has 11 years of professional experience in the mental health and wellness field.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and practices in Kentucky.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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