- Focus on everyday skills
- Supportive listening style
- Strengths-based approach
About Ashley
Ashley Johnnies is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of experience in Illinois. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and depression. Ashley invites clients to tell their stories and uses their strengths to guide the work.
She centers sessions on what matters to each person. Conversations are straightforward and respectful. The aim is to build skills and make choices that match the client's values and day-to-day life.
Ashley draws on several approaches to shape sessions. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also brings client-centered principles to keep the session focused on the client's priorities.
For people coping with grief or end-of-life concerns, Ashley offers supportive listening and practical coping strategies. She works with issues around relationships, intimacy, parenting, and family stress while attending to each person's unique situation.
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based. She helps people notice small changes that add up over time. Those who reach out can expect a steady, respectful partner as they work toward clearer goals and better daily function.
She centers sessions on what matters to each person. Conversations are straightforward and respectful. The aim is to build skills and make choices that match the client's values and day-to-day life.
Ashley draws on several approaches to shape sessions. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also brings client-centered principles to keep the session focused on the client's priorities.
For people coping with grief or end-of-life concerns, Ashley offers supportive listening and practical coping strategies. She works with issues around relationships, intimacy, parenting, and family stress while attending to each person's unique situation.
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based. She helps people notice small changes that add up over time. Those who reach out can expect a steady, respectful partner as they work toward clearer goals and better daily function.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and commit to small actions that match those values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and patterns that hold people back. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active and testing new strategies to change them. It is practical and problem-focused, useful for anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and letting the client's priorities guide the work; it helps people feel heard and understood while they make changes.Choosing the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit the client's goals, and adjust as needed. This collaborative process helps match techniques to what the person wants to achieve and how they prefer to work.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people continue care when schedules change. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements can fit everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ashley help with?
Ashley works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related concerns, and parenting challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, strengths-based style that keeps the client's goals central and focuses on practical steps and coping skills.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with five years of professional experience in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an Illinois LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently taking international clients.
How are fees and payment 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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.