Therapist profile
Ashley Martin-Ibarra, LPC
Texas
LPC counselor - Anger and relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 65050
- NPI1245539527
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Anger management skills
- CBT and DBT methods
- Substance use focus
About Ashley
Ashley Martin-Ibarra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, depression, relationship problems, and trauma-related concerns. Sessions are offered in English and she practices from the perspective of a counselor who has worked in private practice, community mental health, behavioral health hospitals, and probation settings.
Ashley uses straightforward, practical techniques in sessions. She draws from client-centered work to listen and understand each person's experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems active. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and motivational interviewing help with emotional regulation and change when substance use or strong emotions get in the way.
People meet to talk about what leads to angry reactions, how to interrupt that process, and how to rebuild trust after outbursts. She also supports those coping with grief, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, intimacy issues, and family-of-origin patterns that affect day-to-day life. Ashley addresses blended family issues, co-morbidity, codependency, communication problems, and infidelity when those come up.
Her style is practical and direct. Sessions focus on concrete tools and short-term strategies alongside deeper work when needed. She will help set goals, try techniques in session, and discuss ways to practice changes between meetings.
People interested in starting are asked to use the site's online intake and scheduling flow. That initial questionnaire and first session are used to match priorities and decide on next steps together.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Ashley draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real situations, which helps with anxiety, anger, and mood shifts. DBT offers concrete skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when emotions run high.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will review your goals and preferences in the first sessions and adjust methods as you go. Together you decide whether to emphasize skills practice, thought work, motivational interviewing for substance use, or brief solution-focused steps to address immediate problems.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can help fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular short check-ins. Some formats also allow sessions without video, which can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter interaction is preferred. Licensed professionals can guide you on which session rhythm and format best fit your goals.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are supported?
She works with snapping, built-up resentment, anger related to relationships, and anger that co-occurs with stress, anxiety, or substance use.
How would she approach my temper in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with CBT and DBT skills to identify triggers, practice distress-tolerance, and build alternative responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ashley has 15 years of experience working in private practice, community mental health, behavioral health hospitals, and probation settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Can I work with her if I don't live in the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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