- Collaborative care
- Skill focused
- Trauma informed
About Ashley
Ashley Johnnies is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Illinois with five years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or coping with depression and anger. Ashley encourages clients to notice their strengths and take small steps toward change. She frames seeking help as a courageous first move and offers steady support through that process.
Ashley works from a collaborative stance and treats each person as the expert on their story. Sessions are focused on clear goals and practical skills that can be used between meetings. She listens for what matters most and adapts her style to match each person's pace and preferences.
Her background includes experience supporting people after trauma and abuse and helping with relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Ashley also addresses parenting strains, caregiver stress, and issues connected to adoption and foster care when they come up in therapy. She pays attention to how past losses or abandonment affect present relationships.
Therapeutic work may involve building emotional skills, learning new ways to respond to difficult thoughts, and practicing habits that increase meaningful connection. Ashley uses hands-on exercises and plain language so ideas are easy to try in daily life. Sessions are aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People who prefer a direct but empathetic listener tend to do well with Ashley. She supports clients who want practical tools and understanding as they rebuild from painful experiences and work toward more stable mood and relationship patterns.
How these approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It often focuses on small, values-driven steps to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches specific ways to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety and depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on patterns in close relationships and supports people to name feelings and shift how they respond to one another.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Sessions are collaborative, and the approach can shift as needs change.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of appointments into busy schedules and fewer interruptions for travel. Online work can make it simpler to use homework tools, practice skills between meetings, and keep steady momentum. Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Ashley commonly address?
Ashley helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and parenting strains. She also works with issues such as abandonment and matters related to adoption and foster care.
What is her approach and therapy style?
She uses a collaborative, direct style that focuses on practical skills and emotional understanding. Approaches include acceptance and commitment work, client-centered listening, CBT, DBT, and emotionally-focused tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ashley has five years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician. That experience includes supporting people after trauma and helping with mood and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an LCSW, licensed in Illinois, and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ashley?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.