Therapist profile
Ashley Ligon, LCMHC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCMHC
- LicenseLCMHC, North Carolina / 10528
- NPI1013164367
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- Client-centered approach
- CBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Ashley
Ashley Ligon is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 16 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, anger, grief, parenting concerns, and related life changes. Sessions are intended to be practical and focused on what works next.
Ashley uses a client-centered stance that keeps the person in charge of goals. She combines that with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot thinking patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help calm the body and interrupt automatic reactions.
She also draws on motivational interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings about change. Solution-focused methods are used to identify small, doable steps that move someone toward clearer communication or less reactivity. The approach is collaborative and action-oriented.
In sessions she listens for patterns in relationships and daily life that increase irritation or resentment. Then she works with each person on specific strategies - thought work, moment-to-moment skills, and brief experiments between sessions. Conversations tend to be straightforward and practical.
Ashley aims to help people build confidence in their choices and interactions. She supports clients as they practice new responses to stress, set boundaries, and repair strained connections. The focus is on clearer thinking, steadier behavior, and more manageable reactions.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Ashley frequently blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in session. Client-centered work focuses on the person's goals and values and helps set priorities for change. CBT looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep anger or anxiety going and teaches specific skills to shift those patterns. Mindfulness practice trains attention to bodily signals and rising emotion so reactions can be noticed and chosen rather than automatic.Deciding which approach or mix will be used is a collaborative part of the first weeks. The therapist will talk through the client's goals, try out methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That process keeps sessions practical and goal-directed while staying responsive to the person's needs.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, and let people practice skills in their everyday environments. These practical benefits can help someone apply CBT techniques, do short mindfulness exercises between meetings, and test new communication strategies outside of the therapy hour.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ashley address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, anger, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical, using clear tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
Ashley has 16 years of counseling experience working with adults on emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ashley?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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