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AP Portrait of Dr. Ashley Ascherl Pechek

Dr. Ashley Ascherl Pechek

Compassionate counselor blending evidence and empathy

LPC Colorado

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Family, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Ashley

Dr. Ashley Ascherl Pechek brings 15 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.

Background and approach

She combines doctoral-level training in counselor education and supervision with a master’s degree in community counseling to offer individualized care. Dr.

Pechek works part time providing counseling to individuals, children, and families while also teaching in an online counseling program, which informs her adaptable, evidence-informed approach. Her work emphasizes collaboration and personalization, meeting clients where they are while helping them move toward goals.

She integrates client-centered principles with cognitive-behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-informed perspectives to address concerns such as relationship and family difficulties, anxiety and depression, grief, parenting and intimacy-related issues, stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Dr.

Pechek aims to build a strong therapeutic alliance so clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to better understand their experiences and make practical changes. She welcomes inquiries from prospective clients in Colorado who are seeking a thoughtful, skilled counselor.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Dr. Pechek commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to guide online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, and it often includes practical strategies and skill building. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance so clients feel understood and can explore their values, goals, and emotions at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work; she partners with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation helps shape whether sessions emphasize skill acquisition, reflective exploration, or a blend of techniques to address concerns such as relationship strains, trauma responses, or life transitions.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to connect around busy schedules or when in-person care is not practical. These formats support ongoing work on coping skills, emotion regulation, and problem solving while allowing clients to engage from locations that fit their lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including relationship and family issues, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, stress, ADHD, career strain, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and integrative, emphasizing client-centered principles while drawing on cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and trauma-informed techniques to tailor care to each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience, holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and a master’s in Community Counseling, and combines clinical practice with faculty work in an online counseling program.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado and holds the license CO LPC 0005779.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She offers services in English and is not currently accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client’s needs and availability.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Veteran and Armed Forces IssuesSelf-harm

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English