Therapist profile
Ashley Whitley, LMFT
Texas
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Anger, Relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Texas / 203710
- NPI1740935436
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- CBT techniques
- Solution-Focused methods
- Stress and grief
About Ashley
Ashley Whitley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, or anger. Sessions are aimed at helping people regain focus, manage strong emotions, and find practical next steps when life feels unsettled.
Ashley uses Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients identify small, realistic changes that build confidence and forward momentum. She also applies principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try different responses. Conversations are direct and practical, centered on skills you can use between sessions.
Her approach emphasizes clear steps and measurable progress rather than lengthy exploration alone. That can look like setting short-term goals, practicing new behaviors, and tracking what works. She also addresses issues such as parenting strain, compassion fatigue, control issues, and problems tied to mood and trauma when those concerns come up.
Ashley works with people affected by first responder or veteran-related stress and those coping with infidelity, guilt, or shame. She also helps with self-harm thoughts, disruptive mood symptoms, and young adult transitions when those areas are part of the presenting concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and Ashley accepts international clients.
People who want focused, goal-oriented help with anger, relationship tension, or recurring stress may find the practical style useful. To begin, clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule a first session where goals and next steps are set together.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Ashley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy in straightforward ways online. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and mood problems by teaching concrete skills to change patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and building what already works. That approach helps when goals are practical - improving communication, reducing outbursts, or managing stress.Finding the right method is part of the process. Ashley works collaboratively to decide which approach fits each person’s needs and preferences. Sessions begin with clear goals and regular check-ins so the plan can be adjusted as progress is tracked.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins if needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people choose audio-only when bandwidth is limited or pick video when visual cues are helpful. The focus is on practical ways to apply CBT and Solution-Focused tools in everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, depression, grief, parenting concerns, and related issues such as control problems and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, using Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to set short-term goals and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Ashley has four years of clinical experience as a therapist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.