Therapist profile
Ashley Johnson, LPC
Alabama
LPC counselor - Anger and relationship support
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Alabama / LPC04723
- NPI1124529177
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAlabama
About
- Anger management strategies
- CBT and ACT skills
- Relationship communication
About Ashley
Ashley Johnson is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, LGBT issues, anger, and coping with life changes.
Ashley favors straightforward conversation and practical skills. She helps people name what they are feeling and identify small, doable steps that reduce tension. Sessions focus on clear goals, new ways to respond to anger or stress, and learning coping tools that fit daily life.
Her background blends several therapeutic approaches. She draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. She uses client-centered ideas to keep sessions focused on the person's own priorities. She also applies attachment-based perspectives when relational patterns are part of the problem.
Ashley works with issues that often sit under anger, such as codependency, control problems, guilt and shame, and addictions. She talks through communication and intimacy concerns and offers concrete strategies for managing strong emotions in relationships and at work.
In sessions she introduces exercises, homework, and short skills practice so people can test changes between meetings. She encourages tracking progress and adjusting strategies if something is not helping. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's booking flow.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It emphasizes values-based choices so anger becomes a cue to act differently rather than a signal to react. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with experiments and practice. CBT can help reduce the automatic thinking that fuels sudden anger.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit their goals and day-to-day life. That may mean combining ACT and CBT techniques, or bringing in attachment-based ideas when relationship patterns matter.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice new skills in the settings where anger actually shows up, then bring observations back to sessions for troubleshooting and adjustment.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger concerns does she address?
She supports adults dealing with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and anger tied to relationship or life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused. She uses clear conversation, skills practice, and short exercises to change how people respond to anger and stress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a licensed professional counselor working with anxiety, depression, addictions, and related concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from outside the United States.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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