Ashley Barkley
Support for relationships and life transitions
LPC Texas
- Experience
- 13 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Ashley
Ashley Barkley brings 13 years of clinical experience to people seeking help with relationships, family dynamics, trauma, parenting, and stress-related concerns.
Background and approach
She approaches each person with a focus on practical tools and personal strengths, aiming to help clients navigate life changes, manage anxiety and depression, and address issues such as ADHD, grief, anger, and self-esteem. Ashley integrates attention to adoption and foster care experiences, communication and family problems, self-harm, and young adult issues into her work when relevant.
Her background includes a Master’s in Education with emphasis in Community Counseling and a 2005 degree in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas, she draws on a mix of methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered techniques, psychodynamic perspectives, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused work.
Ashley’s experience spans reunification work with families connected to foster care and time as a school counselor, which inform her understanding of family systems and school-related struggles. Her style blends practical problem-solving with attention to emotional and social well-being so clients can build sustainable coping skills and healthier relationships.
Combining practical approaches with flexible online care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, inviting clients to lead conversations while the therapist reflects understanding and supports personal growth. This approach helps people who want a supportive environment to explore feelings and build self-directed goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and then practicing concrete techniques to change those patterns. It is often useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with coping and self-esteem.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and this therapist works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Together they review options, try strategies, and adapt the plan as progress and needs evolve.
Online therapy with Ashley includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or school commitments and allow therapists and clients to use tools and exercises in ways that suit daily life.
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Experience
13+ years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English