Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Ashley works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ashley
Ashley Simmers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 14 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, or depression. She encourages clients to see their own strengths and to take steady steps toward change.
Ashley views each person as the expert on their life. She listens closely and asks practical questions to help people name their goals.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to build motivation and confidence so day-to-day choices feel more manageable. Her work often addresses life transitions, coping with grief, and challenges tied to attention differences. She also supports people dealing with addictions, panic attacks, mood concerns, and questions about life purpose.
These topics are handled in clear, straightforward language so the next steps are easier to act on. Therapy sessions combine focused problem solving with skills practice. Clients might work on changing unhelpful thoughts, trying new behaviors, or practicing present-moment awareness.
The therapist uses brief, goal-oriented strategies when a fast plan helps, and takes a client-centered pace when deeper exploration is needed. Ashley aims to create a respectful and practical space for change. She helps clients break big problems into small tasks.
That approach makes progress feel realistic and achievable.
What Ashley works with
Everything Ashley lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ashley's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Grief
- ADHD
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ashley lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online work and problem solving
Client-centered therapy puts the person's goals first and focuses on listening, reflection, and building on what already works in their life. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort priorities and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect; it teaches concrete tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior and is useful for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that fit a client's goals, comfort level, and schedule. That means trying an approach for a few sessions, checking progress, and adjusting as needed so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and real-time feedback. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can support short updates, homework check-ins, or quick problem-solving between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on measurable steps and skill building.
Questions people ask about Ashley
What concerns does Ashley commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, addictions, and ADHD-related challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
She practices in a client-centered way and blends practical skill-building with goal-focused work.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional work experience as a counselor.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered online?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.