Therapist profile
Ashley Gaines, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC012120
- NPI1699308981
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Emotion-focused work
About Ashley
Ashley Gaines is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and anger. Her approach is straightforward and practical.
Ashley keeps sessions focused on what is happening now and what the client wants to change. She uses well-known methods such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness exercises, and emotionally-focused strategies. Conversations are aimed at clarifying patterns, testing small changes, and building clearer ways to respond under pressure.
Clients can expect a mix of talking and skill practice. That might include identifying unhelpful thought patterns, trying new responses to conflict, learning short mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity, and looking at attachment or relationship patterns that keep old cycles going. Motivational interviewing is used when people feel stuck or unsure about next steps.
Ashley has experience with related concerns that often come up alongside anger. These include ADHD, parenting stress, grief, chronic health challenges, blended family issues, and adoption or attachment questions. She also supports people coping with job stress, life transitions, and commitment or communication problems.
Her style is direct and respectful. She helps clients set clear goals, track small changes, and adjust plans as needed. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site's matching flow to schedule a first session and see which format will work for them.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and following what matters most to the client. Online sessions use this stance to help people talk through triggers, goals, and immediate concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into concrete steps. Online sessions often use short exercises, thought records, and homework to practice new responses to anger and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at attachment and emotional patterns in relationships. In remote sessions this can mean mapping interaction cycles and trying new ways to express needs and boundaries.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, comfort level, and daily demands. That plan can change as progress is made and new challenges appear.
Confirm the specific session options before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Some formats use less bandwidth or no video, which can suit quick check-ins or busy schedules. The focus is on practical tools that fit into daily life and help reduce reactivity over time.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and related relationship problems.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral tools and emotionally-focused work to notice patterns and try new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds 20 years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania.
What credential and location should I expect?
She is an LPC licensed in Pennsylvania and practices with that credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking via the platform's matching flow, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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